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Where I'm From
I am from dog piles, walk off hits,
and buzzer beating shots.
from indoor sports: emotional, heartfelt, mini Olympics.
I am from the Merton mansion sized oak trees in my backyard, the sprinklers out front
and the pine tree sap raining from above.
I am from midnight mass and forgiveness,
from Don and Drew and Cindy.
I am from the sarcastic sayings and the sensitive reactions.
From “Stay true to what you know” “You have to clear the plate first”
And “It’s 85% mental.”
I am from the lines snaking through the pews for communion on Sunday mornings.
from Elm Brook Hospital, pumpkin pies, and dirt cakes.
I am from neighborhood trails, Nixon park, and shredding my grandma’s grass with her four wheeler.
I am from Bayfield, WI.
I am from the airsoft guns, the homemade mozzarella sticks, and the choke holds from my intimidating brother.
From believing myself and holding onto friends and family.
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