I am from Ben Sankel

Ben Sankel

I am from soft couches

From coke can banks and fake coins

I am from gray houses

And large windows

I am from a big tree outside my window

Whose branches shade my room

I am from photos and books

From Cliff and Joel, Theresa and Gloria, and Chris and Steve, and from Howard and Susan

And from Mother’s Day breakfasts and Thanksgiving dinners

From playing tennis in sunny and rainy weather

I am from skiing rough trails

From waffles and banana pancakes

And from sailing in rough waters

From cheesy peppers and spicy chicken

From capsizing

And from sailing on boats

From playing with a toy gambling machine

I am from the moments of reading and playing basketball