Where I Am From

I am from a strong, single mom, who works two jobs,
and still has time to be there for me.
From a brother who loves me, but never used to show it.
From Jeff, the only man I will ever consider my dad.
I am from three loving labradors; Saddie, Maddie, and Jack.
I am from family in Michigan that I know of, but do not know.
From an aunt and uncle in Texas that I never see.

I am from climbing trees and sitting on rooftops.
From fishing trips and camping on the weekends.
From tubing on the lakes, screaming for the boat to go faster.
I am from watching the stars and the moon all night.
I am from neighborhood games of Ghost in the Graveyard after dark.
From bike riding all day in the sun.

I am from watching cartoons and reading books.
From wishing to be a Powerpuff Girl or a Sailor Scout.
From hoping that I would get a Pokemon or Digimon.
I am from pretending that I was a pixie or a mermaid.
I am from dreaming that I lived in a land with unicorns and dragons.
From being encouraged for having an imagination.

I am from best friends turning into my sisters.
From video games and Anime.
From Friday night Dance Dance Revolution.
I am from concerts at Sokol, Warped Tour, and River Riot.
I am from cosplaying at Nebraskon,
and acting as the walking dead at Zombie Walk.
From sushi, movies, and sleepovers.

I am from my family.
From my friends.
From anger and sadness.
I am from love.
I am from kindness.
From a life I want to live.