Genevieve D. 5Lo

I am from…

I am from large books overfilling the bookcase,

So many hair bands that I can’t close the drawer,

and cluttered papers.

I am from irises as tall as a baby tree, dogwood

trees in the front yard, violets scattered around the grass,

And an old swing set that creaks.

I am from the community garden,

overflowing with vegetables and sunflowers

and Long Lots School full of education and books.

I am from Aunt Din, Uncle Matt, who loves nature,

Grammy and Grampy who love being in the sun, and

my mom, dad, and sister who take care of me.  

I am from “I’ll tell you later,” “Clear your place,”

and, “Drink your milk,” words I hear and speak.

I am from delicious cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving,

my mom’s warm homemade bread, and messy applesauce

spilled everywhere.

I am from a journal under clothes, diaries all unfinished 

and many photo albums stuffed full of memories from the past.