I’m From

I am from special round rocks from the gravel drive

from life-size barbies & a living room tipi

I am from the little white house at the end of the block

and the pop-up pool & the trampoline

I am from the four leaf clovers from grandad’s field

whose surprising green petals were always saying hi

I am from wish-bear and worm-farm

from Kimberlin and Clark

I am from crooked toes and crooked smiles

to blond hair and blue eyes

to tight dark curls

I am from “Victory in Jesus!”

I am from Ricky Lee & Lola, Mary & Pete  

from pancakes and fried squash

from never learning to drive

and from never looking back

I am from sitting in my closet, believing I was magic

I am from these moments