Where I’m from

I am from the lamp on my desk
from the old leather book and the new checkered rug
I am from the white brick house and the green backyard
I’m from the magnolia tree in the back corner
its white flowers opening like hands to greet me
I am from the mahogany coffee table and the family portrait
I am from Sean and Shannon
from courage and faith
I am from church on Sunday
and game nights on Friday
I’m from buttery brown rolls
and juicy oranges
I am from the green treed backyard
and the sun-baked sidewalk
I am from Austin, Texas
I am from home