Where I’m From
Rachel Carter
I am from Oatmeal on Wednesday, Eggs on Tuesday
From searching for wampum, and the kiss from mom
I am from full days and early bedtimes
From rainy day bike rides and walks after dinner
I am from I love yous and I’m sorrys
From sugar on snow and the smell of wood smoke
I am from Pancakes on Sunday and Cereal on Friday
From sweatshirts and woodstoves and shucking corn
I am from tractors and wood-splitters... typing practice
From sounds of chainsaws all summer long
I am from hauling brush with brother and feeding chickens
From basketball and cross country skiing
I am from Cream of Wheat Monday and French Toast Thursday
From gravel driveways and skinned knees
I am from roller-skating Saturday nights
And "It is Well with my Soul" Sunday mornings
I am from Mr. Nice Guy and homemade cookies
From goats in the kitchen and matchbox cars
I am from Mrs. Murphy’s fresh Doughnut Saturday
From Baptism in the Holy Spirit, to an outstretched hand...
