We Are From
First Grade and Ninth Grade Buddies
We are from “I love you,”
“I am proud of you,”
“You are the best,”
“Never give up.”
We are from love,
and time with family and friends.
We are from funny jokes,
music and art,
and Mr Regg.
We are from going to the park,
recess,
skateboarding,
and dancing.
We are from sleeping,
reading,
birthday parties,
and listening to music.
We are from empanadas, pizza, rice and beans, sushi, and biryani.
We are from the beach.
We are from Brazil, Honduras, Dominican Republic, India, Puerto Rico, Israel, Colombia, Portugal, Belarus, Egypt, and the USA.
We are from Hoboken and Jersey City.
We are from Ohev otcha and Te amo.
We are from love.