I am from the adoption that separated me from my biological family
       Emotional, insecure, hurt
I am from an ended friendship, a loss unplanned
       Sorry, longing, upset
I am from the first day of middle school
       Anxious, fearful, cautious
I am from the doctor’s office diagnosed with A.D.H.D.
       Distracted, flustered, out-going
I am the victim of middle school bullies
       Depressed, hopeless, sad
I am from tears on my pillow and unanswered cries
       Lost, forgotten, alone
I am from 10 years of playing piano
       Melodious, rhythmic, mellow
I am from the spider plants and flowers in window sills.
       Joyful, bright, cheery
I am from weekend cross country meets
       Sore, renewed, triumphant
I am the victim of high school bullies
       Self-confident, hopeful, calm
I am from smiles and my future
       Excited, pleased, positive
I am from A.D.H.D. medicine
       Relieved,  focused, comfortable
I am from the first day of high school
       Fresh, new, happy
I am from the beginning of an ever-lasting friendship
       Dependable, energetic, oddball
I am from the adoption plan that gave me a forever family
       Loving, accepting, belonging