Where I’m from

I am from cleats and soccer balls
From wearing my shin guards on the outsides of my socks
and playing on the small goals
I am from the soccer field
From small patches of grass and the crumbs of dirt in my cleats
I am from the ups with my team and all the downs
From cheering my teammates on when they score
And saying “good try” if they miss
I am from the smell of fresh air entering into my lungs
From taking deep breaths to kill away my fear
I am from all the practices that we do
From the big bright lights at night
And the hot sun shining over us
I am from the memories that make me laugh and
From the memories that make me tear up inside
I am from my home, the soccer field