I Am From

I am from the love of a young couple, from the simple taste of macaroni and steak.

I am from plainly seasoned turkey, from home-decorated birthday cakes.

I am from on-the-lake camping tripsand backyard barbeques, from a house of 4 kids and a single mother.

I am from muddy trucks, from silliness and everyone laughing at each other.

I am from the man on the cross, from the steeple at the top of the church.

I am from Shakespeare's inspiration, a poet, from odd animals and wherever they may perch.

I am from a rose, a tulip, an iris, from trees to climb and wood to cut.

I am from a hot, crackling fire, from dreams of vacations in a little old hut.