I’m from bookshelves full of windows,
(apartments upon apartments),
and biking ‘round loops in the park.
I’m from yearly block parties.

I’m from ramen,
sushi,
and fried rice.
Pizza bites on the plate,
dashing into my mouth.
I’m from Antonia’s cooking.
Alice and my sugar cookies,
always there on Christmas to eat.

I’m from issues with spelling.
Making “My sweety Al” into:
“My sweaty Al”.
I’m from Antonia’s humor,
and Jen and Henry W.

I’m from “Mom!”,
“Jasper!”
and “stop saying ‘so’!”
Along with “love bug”.
I’m from “did you do anything usual today?”