I Am From

By: Haylee Fischi

With gratitude toward George Ella Lyon

I am from diaries,

From unspoken words and unspoken thoughts. 

I am from a canvas

And paintbrush strokes

I am from the roses I have received.

The grass where I've laid

Feeling the earth's connection on my back.

I am from love and heartbreak

From comfort and despair.

I’m from laughter and rambling words.

And putting others' needs before my own.

I am from honesty and trust

From good things come to those who wait.

I am from old photos

And reminisces

I am from nothing more than replaceable items 

And memories.