Where I’m From
I am from homework every night, procrastination, and late nights.
I am from the two story, green house that holds childhood memories.
I am from the Evergreen trees
The massive oaks
That stand tall and strong like the mountains in my hometown.
I am from loud Christmas Eves and laughter.
From my mom and her wiseness ,
I am from “you…Read More

Where I’m from
I’m from the iron and sweat, and the hot summers of which i was born.
I am from the bruises and cuts, the grass and mud that stains me.
From the late Friday nights that never last, that never seem to come to past.
I am the fire that burns bright to others, that maybe they catch flame.
The determination and grit that makes me who I…Read More

WHERE I’M FROM

I am from four-wheelers, from home cooked meals and dirt in the garden.

I am from the cold creek beside the house, rock slick under my feet.

I am from the woods, the squirrels that you hear running through the leaves and the deer playing in the fields.

I am from the sarcasm of Aunt Lisa and the laughter among cousins Bradley…Read More

For our Dia de los Muertos fiesta I made Guacamole.

WHERE I’M FROM

I am from wonderful books, emerald grass, peaceful
waterfalls, fluffy clouds and beautiful rainbow.

I am from jewelry and laughter.
I am from butter flies, puppies, friends and family.

I am from my aunt, because she makes me good food.
I am from my uncle Dong because he plays cards with me.

I am from my dad, because he makes…Read More