I am from the sound
of Rubik’s cubes turning.

I am from Adidas sweaters
and Nike shoes.

I am from the sound
of scrambled eggs in the morning.

I am from Florida and Wyoming
having fun.

I am from eggs,
chicken and tomatoes.

I am from posters,
Legos and Rubik’s cubes all in my room.

I am from plants and flowers
in the park.

I am from the smell of pine trees
on Christmas morning.

I am from
“come upstairs right now!”

I am from the screeching
in Brooklyn like the
sound of nails on a chalkboard.

I am from wearing soccer jerseys
in the morning.

I am from Rubik’s cubes at my house
with the excitement of getting
new records.