I am from a big red house full of brothers and sisters
from Barbies and board games and trips to the chicken coop to gather eggs
I am from laundry dried in the sun and peanut butter toast
from “you are so polite”
I am from dessert after dinner and more orange juice
and from piles of wrapping paper on Christmas
from climbing trees in the woods and living room hockey with my brothers
I am from shy and kind
from my bedroom writing desk and hanging chair
and from 5ks and marathons
I am from Rafe and Alba and Mia
I am from making a difference in the world
Tell me…where are you from?