Where I'm From - by Matthew

I am from incorrectly assembled Lego sets,

From Pokémon and oatmeal bars,

I am from the swing set in the backyard

(Wooden, sturdy,

It looked beyond perfect.)

I am from the milkweed,

The cherry tomato plant

Delicious and fresh and in excess

I’m from Christmas at Grandma’s and

From Elizabeth and Kenneth

From the praying before dinner

And the healthy eating

From respect and try your best

I’m from God loves you

And what would Jesus do?

I’m from Nebraska, Schillings and McCleary's

Pancakes and chicken lip dip

From the money my brother put into the outlet

To my sister’s slammed finger

Placed within the albums

Right on the shelf

I am from my childhood

The building blocks for my tower

The structure of my building