I am from empty rooms
from a powerpuff girl blanket and small stuffed bear
I am from packed up boxes
and long car rides
I am from tall wispy trees
whose branches wave me goodbye
I am from concerts and late nights
from Traxler and Paquette
I am from brown eyes and bad knees
and from yelling and overreacting
and an overprotective mother
I am from careful spending
I am from an unknown origin
from grilled cheese and smoothies
from an adoption
and from a drunken halloween night
I am from small towns and big cities
I am from those moments of wandering that have led me to this moment.
