Where I'm From

I am from spaghetti feeds and leather coaches;
postcards and broken swings in the backyard.

I am from procrastinating until the last minute,
and then hurrying up and getting an A.

I am from midnight pizza parties,
 cherry seed spitting contests, fruit cake and New York.

I am from jumping on the trampoline with cousins in
the summer, non-synched clocks,
 and out-dated World War II calendars.

I am from the tulips in planter boxes, throwing legos off the roof, wide staircases, unmatched shoes living in the garage.
        - Danielle R. 8th grade