I AM FROM POEM

By: Ashley

I am from pointe shoes,
From crayons to stories.

From plies to pirouettes, making me feel grateful.

 

I am from laughter and the smell of soup, filling the house with warmth, happiness, and sweetness.

I am from strawberry plants,

Dancing in rhythm with the wind.

 

I am from playing dress-up with my sister Stephanie,

From costumes and colorful bows.

 

I am from giant’s hands, cuddling me closely.

 

I am from Fung’s and Liu’s, helping me find who I am.

From the mother who loves her phone,

And from the father who is full of such kindness, you cannot describe.

 

I am from such a gigantic family the noise can make your head explode.

 

I am from calm and stern,

And from love to care, guiding me and helping me feel better, even when it feels pointless.

 

I am from soup and rice, sometimes bitter sometimes rich.

From cake on my face,

From my first birthday dumping cake on my face.

“splat!”

 

I am from those moments,

Laughter, soup, strawberry plants, costumes, bows, noise, cake, rice and more.

 

From family, love to myself.

I am from my heart, soul and who I am.