2- Aby L: I Am From Poem

I am From Abygail Lubinger

I am from the smell of cigarette smoke,

From hot coffee and early morning fog.

I am from trips to Chicago with thunderstorms

And snow.

From reading Anne of green gables instead of sleeping,

I am From family poker nights

With mini fights.

From learning lessons and crossing the line.

I am from the green telephone,

And making fake calls.

From playing dress up in the halls.

I am from slamming doors

When I get too angry. 

From making up and laughing it off.

I am from fast drives,

On Tuesday nights.

From “Journey's greatest hits” at the top of my lungs.

I am from rosemary and lavender 

In the air.

Wishing on stars 

Hopeful dreaming and praying.

From hospital visits, 

And long nights.

I am from old songs and country roads.

From Halloween parties,

And First Street parades.

From hiding in plain sight.

I am from short lived friendships,

And long sad nights.

From heartbreak and “love” at first sight.

I am from dirty dancing and grease.

Singing Hamilton till my parents can't take it. 

From building myself up,

Making myself strong.

I am from the strength from my mother,

The thoughtfulness of my father,

From the love all around.

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