PS044
I am from a junky swing set
And a little turtle sandbox,
When there was a cooler one next door.
I am from animal lovers
With two cats and little fish.
I am from Cinderella and Pippi Longstocking
And lemonade stands and daycare.
I am from Jell-O, Just Raspberry,
With Gamy’s dumplings on the side.
I am from our little basement with my family
And Tom Petty records playing continuously.
I am from my big bunny from an egg hunt,
From my Giga Pets and my favorite ballet shoes.
I am from the haunted houses across the street
From the hiking at Smuddy Bear, and all our forts in our trees.
I am from dandelions at Mother’s Day,
From playing school and eating bread and butter.
I am from falling off my bike in kindergarten
Having the neighbor lady walk me home
And not riding for a week
I am from books filled with jealousy and murder
But from a life of goodness and love.
I am from my friends and my life
And my family who started me.