Where I'm From

Where I’m From

By Ryan Saulter

I am from the disc golf,

from medals and Blazer posters.

I am from fresh air

(hanging out with Dad,

it tastes like cheese burgers.)

I am from the brown owl,

the bench in the backyard
where I can watch the sky
and breathe.

I am from reading Dr. Seuss,
the Rose Garden,

from Cousin Bobby and Aunt Marilyn.

I'm from football
and movies,

from bad words, and I don't like Beaverton.

I'm from being safe

and doing the right thing.

I'm from California and McGuire Park,

 Bacon cheeseburgers and mac n cheese.

From Chicago

and my Aunt's awesome pancakes.

In the closet,

a box of baseball cards

that remind me of being young.

I am from rain showers
friends, games,
and feeling safe.