Thought Collection

Where I'm From

I am from ribbons
yellow, blue, red
flowing in my hair
I'm from homemade biscuits
From big backyards,
tall sunflowers and colourful roses

I'm from early mornings and late nights
struggling to keep my eyes open
I am from a broken family
and a new little brother;
From a new family and a step brother

I am from "go to your room" and "do your homework"
From "good job" and "I'm proud of you"

I'm from July 19, 2014 to May 19, 2015
I'm from a mom - from a grandma
who had to take her place

I'm from the longest, worst summer
and uncomfortable events
From loving to read – Harry Potter,
the world I could escape to
when I couldn't escape from mine

I am from best friends,
friends who wait for my return
I'm from long road trips
From Louisiana to Washington,
the deserts of Arizona and the icy waters of Alaska

Those are the evanescent memories,
the nostalgic flashbacks that I will remember
When we are sad, lonely
we will reminisce and be happy
I am from these moments