2 - Megan U. : I Am From

 

Unceasing Growth And Change

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I am from crystal blue water lakes under 

The gleaming hot sun on a summer afternoon 

I am from ragged dirt roads leading to a narrow path to a house 

My home, not only a building but a family filled with unbreakable bonds

And long lasting memories 

A building filled with laughter,tears and mixed emotions 

I am from a dried out tree with a single swing attached 

On the strongest branch 

I am from triumph and wins, but along the way I came from 

Disappointment and losses

I am from knee scrapes and countless retries on a blue bike

Though it wasn’t new like the other kids it functioned like it was supposed to 

I am from luscious green rice fields on a sunday morning with a cold breeze flowing 

Through your hair 

I am from streetlights that lit up the lonely streets of the apartment complex, no one else

In sight but 5 kids running around playing hide and seek in the dark 

I am from a 12ft slide that was made out of concrete, 

not harsh but smooth as a marble counter 

I am from moving hobby to hobby, finding myself and trying out new 

Concepts that could and improve me into a better and sophisticated person 

I am from sunburns and a glowing tanned skin after a 8 hour pool party 

I am from poverty but lived everyday like it was an adventure