I Am From . . .

I am from family gatherings, hope, and love,

from perserverance, strength, and intellegence

I am from the street of Lawrence, Massachusetts,

four years of kin.

Seperated without a choice or say,

but full of adoration in a family way.

I am from sports, athletes,

a grandfather who's memories are now dim.

All of us remember the games, except for him.

I am from sadness and confusion,

tension in each vein.

Problem solving, solutions, driving you insane.

I am from yearly vacations.

Myrtle Beach with ocean views.

Spending dollar after dollar,

now leaving us with very few.

I am from a fear

of animal attacks.

Now accepting the truth,

I am in love with cats.

I am from memories,

right and wrong.

Yet all of them now

have made me so strong.