Origins

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I'm from dusty old books lined neatly on the shelf,

Surrounded by visions of fairies and goblins.

I'm from night-time stories and day-time fantasies,

Each more wonderful than the last.

I'm from adventures in a tree house,

No, a castle, or a pirate ship.

From afternoon snacks of cookies and milk,

Followed by midday naps.

I'm from because I said so and hours of unwanted chores,

Each of them teaching me responsibilities in their own unique way.

I am from a great family tree whose roots stretch farther than I could ever see.

It supports who I am today, and it nourishes who I'll be tomorrow.

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