Literature
I am from the far North, with
I am from the far North,
with roots from way down South
I am from the comfort of an old,
old blanket, handed down from others
just like me
I am from the days of countless toys,
littering the floor
I am from the days of being told
countless times to share with my brother.
but remember to clean up
I am from the family with new neighbors
every few years
I am from meeting new friends
I am from the days of tears
after losing those so close to me
I am from the summers of playing,
in the woods
imagining they were filled with ancient indians
I am from building teepees and tree houses
I am from the sand pit,
that was transformed into