I’m from a old lamp that kept the monsters away
from sparkling water and Brussels sprouts that my mom won’t throw away.
I am from the old oak tree growing into the window
and the lack of moisture always in the air.
I am from a plum tree named flowers
and the trees leaves who never grew from a devastating drought.
I am from Chinese and pizza on Christmas eve
from Ted and Katie.
I’m from the stuffed pig on top of the Christmas tree
and my brother sitting on me
I am from screen peeking
And that’s cheap.
I’m from the monsters under the bed and evil bears
and mom is always right.
I am from the peanut’s movies.
I’m from Austin and Westlake
and chicken nuggets and chicken parmesan.
I’m from my brother double jumping my sister off the trampoline’s net and breaking her arm
and the $1000 under my bed causing my mom to give both my brother and sister $500 because they were angry that I was richer
than them.