Where I'm From

I am from crazy high-top shoes,
from Jamba Juice smoothies and cluttered desks.
I am from the blaring TV's
(bright, loud, they never cease)
I am from the coral tree,
the glistening stream
who's appearance strikes like a threatened snake
I am from hilarious holiday dinners and awkward questions,
from Gerry and Robert.
I'm from hypochondria
and over reactions,
happy times and yelling too.

I'm from sharing is caring
with a baseball bat
I'm from my Bar Mitzvah
and that's it.
I'm from Chula Vista and Turkey
yapracas and iced tea
From the six weeks it took my grandparents to marry
the fatal day in the Bahamas for my dad's dad.
Above the aquariums few albums sit
traveling back in time,
telling our story
to make our mark
I'm from what I say
What I do-
What I am.