I am from many delicious foods,
The sweet but salty Cha Siu.
The wafting smells from salmon cooking,
The rich, warm flavor of spaghetti.
I am from the green arms of the trees,
The bright light that greets me when I enter the house.
The calming splashes of water in the well-lit room,
The calm pond that never ripples.
I am from thousands and millions of books,
Of books of legends, fantasy, and history.
Of Rick Riordan’s mythical literature,
Of Tui. T. Sutherland’s magical writing.
I am from the constant annoying lectures about what I am supposed to do,
From the loud impatient yells of “Go do your homework!”
I am from a fun world of friends,
From the bright Sunshine.
From the impressive artist, Ziming,
From the fan of Marvel, Vivi.
I am from the memories as bitter as dark chocolate,
From the moments as sweet as candy.