I am from my cozy, warm bed
from blankets and stuffed animals
I am from the
I am from the apple tree
The oak tree
whose long gone limbs I remember
as if they were my own
I’m from Monopoly Nights and Dark curly hair
from my sister and my dad
I’m from eating no breakfast and staying up on the weekends
and from watching Shark Tank all night
I’m from monsters are going to eat you in you don’t eat your dinner and be good so you get presents from Santa and wheels on the bus go round and round
I’m from sleeping at 2 am watching crime videos solved with my sister
I’m from Minnesota and from the rich cultures of India
I’m from IHOP and paneer with roti ( indian food )
