Eric Gardner

I am from a family of 16 that know what each others’ needs.

 I’m from the home of Chester where my ancestors planted

The roots of my family.

I am from a chain of family with voices of whistling horns.

 With the smell of candy yams from the oven all through the house.

I am from the beatings that my gramps gave me when I jump off the

Kitchen counter.

I’m from the Clorox bleach in the water of the dishes.

I am from the warm Tide detergent smell in my clothes.

I from the “Never say you can’t do it till you try it” saying.

I am from the church and Family and Aunts’ sloppy kisses.

I am from laughter and jokes that make my smile bigger!

I am from my mother’s heart and soul that

Shows me love every day.

I am from the Blue Magic hair grease I put in my hair.

I am from the Orange color.

From the swimming pool that cooled us on a hot day.

I’m from a giant family tree that reaches over the clouds.

I am from the cook outs and birthdays on every day

Of every Month.

I am from the hundreds of albums that lie in the basement.

I’m from the staying up until 4 on school days.

From knowledge and wisdom that was given to me,

And that was over the limits.

I’m from a dream once I will live one day.

This is where I’m from.