Where I’m From
I am from putting away laundry and cleaning my room
From Nike and Adidas
I’m from the rocky road and the red brick two story house
From soaring trees as tall as the eye can see
From the road seeming like a never ending trail,that no one knows when it will end
I am from the fresh smelling flowers and trees blowing in the breeze in my front yard
From the old wood underneath my bed that used to be my crib
I am from waking up on Christmas morning, and opening up mounds and mounds of gifts
And from long, shiny, straight brown hair that covers my shoulders or is held high in a pony tail
From Jennifer Cantu’ and Gregorio Cantu’ saying “Your smile is as bright as a ray of sunshine”
I’m from friends who are a treasure
From the nice dinners and the cracking of a joke
I am from “work hard” and “calm down”
From “Actions speak louder than words’’ and “Blessing in disguise”
I’m from crosses around my family members necks and the prayers for God to watch over us
I’m from Austin,Tejas
From chicken enchiladas as my favorite dish
From sweet, crunchy, chocolate chip covered, creamy cannolis
From the crack of dawn soccer games to mid afternoon basketball games
From the aunts and uncles who fought for our country
From the hearts of wisdom
I’m from the refrigerator magnets, walls and shelves hanging with photographs that frame our loved ones and special memories