"I Am From...."

I am from children happily laughing
muddy water splashing
sister yelling
smelling lilacs growing

I am from Grandma's warm house
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
please and thank you
use a napkin

I am from secret tree houses
parents not knowing
dirt and grass
swinging from the jungle gym

I am from cold water splashing
crisp blue pool water
swimming on a hot summer day

I am from my sister's closet
playing with dolls
trying on clothes
making a complete mess

I am from hugs and kisses
staying at grandpa's loving house
in bed by ten
hearing grandma's caring voice

I am from companionship
tails wagging
falling asleep next to me
my dogs: Woody and Buddy

I am from late nights
working with friends
playing cards until
the wee hours of the morning

I am from my home
playing outside on a summer day
parent's laughing and
grilling
sitting back and
loving life.