I am from the worn leather of soccer balls and the smell of grass on weekend mornings.
I’m from the buzz of cicadas and laughter echoing nearby.
I’m from the white picket fence and the swing creaking in the summer sun.
I’m from evenings on the porch with my grandmother and meals shared around a well-loved table.
I remember Sunday roasts and the scent of fresh bread—
From Margaret and Tom, and our dog Max chasing after squirrels.
I’m from “Just be yourself” and “Don’t forget to call.”
From hymns on quiet nights and stories whispered at bedtime.
I’m from a close-knit community, where each neighbor has a story,
And the ice cream truck that brings joy on hot days.
I’m from a pool filled with laughter, summer camp adventures, and the waves of the ocean.
From talks under a blanket of stars and an album of fading photographs,
I hold the essence of home close to my heart, a reminder of simpler times.