I am from tire swings and tickles
from laughter and love
I am from homemade applesauce
lip puckering as it was
I am from warm baths and bedtime stories
every night before I sleep
I am from church on Sunday
from “hush” and “sit still”
I am from bedtime prayers and baby dolls
and sometimes GI Joe
I am from teasing brothers and cousins
fun in every way.
I am from Christmas Church plays
and Cotton Tails and ears, crawling on the floor to say “bah”.
I am from helping those in need
sometimes giving my own clothes to those who have none
I am from Daddy in the pulpit, Mommy in the pew
that look from him would stop you in the tracks
I am from vacations with pools and palm trees
Grandpa and Grandma Reed always having fun
I am from weekends in Parkersburg with family
Grandma Noland’s house full
I am from friendship, love, and laughter
warmth from others and the sun
