Where I’m From
By: Maya AlRafati
I am from fighting over the remote, from my phone and a tv,
I am from the fun and kind,
from the sweet and loving,
I am from the heavenly taste of food,
I am from the hibiscus flower
and the mint bush whose long limbs I remember as if they were my own
I am from fasting and cooking, from my dad and my mom,
I’m from fights to laughter, and from fun board game nights that lasted till 2am
I am from the Tooth Fairy and Santa Clause, and twinkle twinkle little star, I’m from Austin and the Middle East,
from tabbouleh and steak, from brown hair and brown eyes,
from my cats’ toys under my bed to photos on my wall to in my heart
I am from my home which I love with all of my heart!