My California Roots

I am from the dry, scorching sun

            of Southern California,

            learning to swim

            with Grandma and Grandpa.

I am from a large, loving family

            separated by distance,

            not by support.

I am from a house full of animals,

            big and small,

            finding hair on my clothes was

            an everyday occurrence.

I am from a small, cozy home,

            of sleepovers and ghost stories.

            Of sleeping in closets

            hiding from ghosts.

I am from The Doors,

            and country music,

            always singing and dancing.

I am from a mother and father

            who love me equally,

            but separately.