Because we are together

I am from my mother’s kimchi
The food that made me who I am
A plate of red with every meal
Tangy and spicy, yet it tasted sweet
The recipe from generations, mother to daughter
An entire history inside this kimchi
The rich flavor and spice made me stronger
Knowing I had my family right beside me

I am from the bright, blue skies
Going out to play with my brothers for hours on end
Our small backyard felt like a whole park, filling our limitless imaginations
We wouldn’t mind if we got dirty for we were too happy even to care
Digging for treasure, chasing butterflies, and pretending to be spies undercover
Our only worry was the day ending
If it did the fun would end
But no worries
For the day would start anew

I am from the laughter filling every corner
Happiness, humor, jokes
Oh how it filled my tiny heart
Squinted eyes that resembled a rainbow
Smiling faces showing true happiness
Only pure laughter in the air
Every moment felt magical

I am from traveling
Years and years of exploring the world
The extravagant castles of Europe
The exotic dishes of Asia
The bustling cities of North America
Still, many more places to explore together
Following my family in a little camping car
Yellow curtains, plastic walls, a loud heater, and the scent of lavender
It was like our second home
I am from memories filled to the brim
We’ve been through it all thick and thin
Painful winters, burning summers
Finding new homes
Growing to love them as the ones before

I am from happiness
Days and days filled with joyful memories
Food, culture, family
The people I love surround me with the extraordinary
Cloudy days can’t darken our dreams as sunny days are bound to come
Building new homes happily wherever we go
For we are together