I Am From

Where I'm From

I am from at the time a thirteen year old girl's womb,

From her warm and embrace arms.

I am from a family that struggles to make ends meat,

From pawning things we had to put food on the table.

I am from fried chicken, collard greens and homemade mac and cheese,

From the sweet cornbread those great grandmas use to make.

I am from the woman, who kept the family strong and well put together,

From now cherishing her memories and being thankful for what she has done.

I am from the glistening sun and cool summer breeze,

From across the street where airplanes takes off.

I am from the pecan to the apple trees,

From where we climb so high, we couldn't figure out how to get down.

I am from the country of Iredell County.

I am from family reunions to cookouts,

From grandma's potato salad and my aunts cooking.

I am from the family where cooking is our talent,

From cooking delicious food, that melts in your mouth

That'll have you coming back for more.

I am from hopscotch, double Dutch, and hide n seek,

From walking to the parks and hanging out at the mall.

I am from building club houses with a bush, sticks and a blanket,

From making mud pie with dirt and water.

I am from the basketball trophies that sit on the shelf,

From playing in middle and high school.

I am from the football games every Friday night,

From cheering fans to the crunk high school band.

I am from the roots of my ancestors, the heritage that's studied in schools today.

I am from the memories that'll always live within me.

I am from my achievements and my accomplishments to come.