Where I'm From

I am from the candles that freshen the house From the colorful paints and the lively laughter and smiles I am from the white house with the elegant tree And the dogs lazily galloping through the fallen leaves I am from the blissful smell of fire and burned marshmallow and The graceful swaying holly trees that bring smiles across every turned head I am from the big Thanksgiving feasts and the egg hunt Easter gatherings From my rosy-cheeked mom and my persevering dad I'm from the family first household and The “put love above all” people and from a family full of courage and adventure I'm from the “don't sweat the small stuff” And the rhythmic tunes of Hotel California I'm from the spooky and boo-filled Halloween I'm from the small lands of the first state and The Scottish origins of Clan Kerr The Kelly Green for life and the bustling activities of young teens From the misty-eyed I remember when me and your grandfather met Her glasses propped on the tip of her nose as she eagerly retells her young life From the box of home-filled pieces of the heart I am formed from enough love to continuously wrap around the world forever and ever