I am from wooden swings hanging from trees,
From Harry Potter books and bicycles
I am from a neighborhood surrounded by woods
and a house destroyed by fire
I am from tall trees,
whose branches helped hide me when I didn't want to be found.
I am from clumsiness and short attention spans,
and from loyalty and ambition
I am from competitive family reunions every Summer,
from clam bakes and freshly made cheesecakes.
I am from staying out late to play games,
from getting hit by cars and
from two trips in 20 days to the ER.
I am from books and from bad luck,
and from determination and hard work.
