A Poem By Sophie

I Am From::

I am from Tide detergent and big African baskets.

I am from a cozy green house with a small blue car.

I am from strawberries in Grandma’s garden.

I am from stupid jokes and Fairmount Family Camp.

I am from empathy and night-time prayers.

I am from; whenever we are together, that is home.

I am from pepperoni and beef jerky.

I am from Papaw and Grandma Jane's cookouts.

I am from funny uncles and defensive basketball.

I am from a big white wall filled with family photos.

-Sophie, age 11