You want to know where I am from?
I’ll tell you I’m from creeks and hollers
and good people. I am from dressing
up for church and Sunday dinners
with extended family and friends.
I’ll tell you I’m from Willow
Tree switches you pick out for yourself.
I come from the heart when I say I
am proud to be a coal miner’s daughter.
I’m from fresh laundry during on the
line and everyone sharing the chores.
I’ll tell you brownies, girl scouts, and
softball. I’m from mom being my
worst enemy and best friend. From
the bossy but ever loving
big sister to being the sister who looks
to two younger brothers for comfort and assurances.
You want to know where I’m from?
My answer seems an endless
journey of words and memories. I’m from
a happy childhood with an over abundance
of love from a tight knit family.
That is where I’m from.
