I am from the sunny side up and dew covered grass, where brisk air greets the morning sun,

I am from pacing my steps til my breath becomes short “hustle hard and get hit, but don’t you ever quit,”
I am from the mountains, where black diamonds are my best friend.
I am from cold toes and shaken hand warmers.

I am from white caps on water and surfing at sunset, where memories are made and summers are spent.
I am from Grandma’s cheesecake (the best one round town),
where drizzled raspberries blanket a graham cracker crust.
I am from ice cream for breakfast and dessert before dinner.

I am from the luck of the Irish and getting the pot of gold,
I am from where golden domers meet mobile homers, and Catholics, cousins.
I am from State Street, where all people know is how to “Jump Around.”
I am from sunsets on the terrace and runs to the 625.

I am from church Sundays, where kindness is shared and forgiveness is given.
I am from “luck is for suckers” and “you are my sunshine.”
I am from coffee shops and family dinners.
I am from a family of angels.

I am from where the green grass meets sand and dirt.
I am from where ground balls turn into outs.
I am from “play ball” and “batter up.”
I am from hitting dingers and walk-off winners.

I am from the country club, where friends are made and low scores are best.
I am from the poolside choco tacos and mini M&M milkshakes.
I am from birdie putts and flirtatious caddy’s.
I am from shattering records and hard work at the range.

I am from home sweet home.
I am from where the red house lies, and family is gathered.
I am from toasting marshmallows on a fire and cookouts with the neighbors.
I am from loving one another and living every day as if it’s my last.

This is me and where I’m from.