I am from the cool crowded city
and the boardwalks
of
Fire Island
I’m from playing
cops
and
robbers
in Colorado.
I’m from Henry’s basement
I’m from Socceroof
alive with open arms
I’m from
Pier 5
I’m from the
New Colossus
I’m from
Moby Dick in
Maryland
and
Indian food
in New Jersey
I’m from music
and nature
I’m from Mr. Softee’s with Teo
I’m from the
happiness of
being alive
and watching
the magic of Kün Aguero
and
De Bruyne
with my
dad
I’m from
Henry and Teo
my two
best friends.
I’m from
Draco, my
family.
I’m from
Mom, Dad,
and
Maya
I’m from
sushi on
Friday
and Battochelli
with Teo
and
Henry.
I’m from
getting into the
state cup
final
and from
the playground
at school
I’m from
hide and seek
at
J.J. Byrne
and tag
at
Harmony
and beating
P.S.U.
and losing
to Met Oval.
I’m from
pickles and
ice
cream
(not together)
I’m from
mourning for
Juice WRLD
and
XXXTentacion
who are no longer
alive
and to the
subway
who gets
me to
games
on time
I’m from curving free kicks
and I think
I was born
in an attacking
midfield position
I’m from
biking to the
parade grounds
and Numero 28
I’m from
always wearing
undershirts,
no matter time
nor place
I was meant
for soccer
a thing
that will
always be a part of my
heart
I’m from
always wondering
if the universe
is endless —
which I think
it is —
I’m from living
life and having
favorite names
from obsessing in
players from
the past and
laughing at
everything
I’m from
loving
animals,
whether extinct
or not
I’m from
my birthday
party at
Socceroof
I’m from
Phil Foden
De Bruyne
Kün Aguero
David Beckham,
and Mason Mount
I’m from me