I am from the loudest of game consoles,
from the rewarding knowledge and abundant thankfulness.
I am from the warm, old, family oriented and the excessive Christmas decorations.
Not from horseback riding and hay bale purchasing --
From friendly and generous and hardworking.
I am from Pokemon and Doctor Who,
From Captain America, Ash Ketchum and the Doctor,
the Sock'em Boppers and Oxyclean.
I am from the Thanksgivings and the constant card games,
from Cynthia and Wayne and Erin.
I am from math and science, and the difficulty of Calculus
and excitement of football.
I am from the Ipod and Xbox.
From "If you're not first, you're last," and "Number one on the fields, and number one in your hearts."
I am from Christianity, from St. John's Presbyterian every Sunday.
I'm from Norway, quesidillas and tacos. From clean and delectable,
from Mexico and Tennessee.
From the voyage to Ellis Island, the constant family migration,
and the repetitive trips to Mexico.
I am from the graciousness and generosity of my friends, family and ancestors.
