Where I’m From
By: Annalie McFate
I’m from my shoes
From flowers to books
I am from the two story white house with a balcony
With brown hardwood floors
I am from the leaves in the spring trees
The big tall tree in my backyard
Whose long limbs I remember
as if they were my own.
I’m from Christmas gifts and interesting people
from Katie and Mimi
I’m from painting and reading
and from baking delicious dishes.
I’m from believing in Jesus and Mary
and to never give up
I’m from Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving
I’m from Houston and Austin
Ramen and pepperoni pizza
From my grandpa getting cancer
Working at a nuclear plant and having grandchildren
Going to Arkansas, Colorado, and Scotland
and Paris and Galveston
Will forever be in my heart.