I am From...

I am from cotton candy sunsets,

The sound of crashing waves,

Sand beneath my toes,

Lobster dinners and clam chowder.

I am from hugs and kisses,

Laughter around the dinner table,

Embarrassing home videos,

And where crying is always welcome.

I am from grassy fields

Blooming apple trees in the fall

From swings blowing in the wind,

And pretty flowers in the spring.

I am from noodle pudding and pink Cole Slaw,

From home cooked meals,

And Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.

From hot fudge sundaes with whipped cream,

And bright pink watermelon without the seeds.

I am from hearts of gold,

Humungous smiles,

And family board games.

From chalk hop scotch and four square

And always being told “go for it” and “believe in yourself.”

I am from the smell of steaming hot dogs at Phillies games,

Hot chocolate on snowy days,

And s’mores by the fireplace.

From Monday nights of 24,

And new tennis balls just out of the can.

I am from “sweet dreams” and a huge fairy tale,

And best of all

I am from being me.

Samantha Field