I Am From

I am from hot steamy burgers with pickles, onion and crispy chicken I am from tall amusement parks with quick rides and trips to Mexico I am from the smells of smokey fires and uptown ice cream I am from hockey at arenas on fresh ice and baseball up at bat I am from a ruptured spleen and sprained painful wrists I am from my great grandma’s farm with the trees swaying I am from Christmas mornings with hot chocolate and cookies I am from my family and friends that I love