I AM FROM

                I AM FROM

I am from a flower basket hanging from the porch   

From an old golden dog and a red green patched bunny

I am from a purple colored house

And a wooden bench hanging from my porch

I am from a pink, red, and orange rose garden

Whose nails stretch out to grab you

I am from a train that could and a wool flowery baby blanket

From Dee Schumacher and Ray Schumacher

And from my dad pulling my sister and me on a blanket around the house and kayaking down at the river

And from me and my neighbor playing kitchen

I am from trips to many places

From apples and pork and vegetarian salads

From a caring mom who stayed home with her children

And from a dad getting property and building apartments and houses

Hiding in the small white cupboards

I am from the moments when the flower basket is hanging from the porch.

                                                                                                                          By Natalie Marie Schumacher