I am from

I am from roads and cars,
from gasoline and french fries.
I am from ivy and wild roses.
I am from traditions that had to be formed by my generation of family because we had none.
I am from the wander the survivor the compassionate, from those who put fun in disfunctional
I am from those who only watch their feral children,
who until later in life had very little advice to offer but did apologize and now alls good
I am from the nun's and priest who showed nothing but compassion.
From Mr. Simms and the Christ Child Center who taught me to control my emotions and anger who taught me that life is good
I am from Jacksonville Fla my birth place but my heart is with my brother, sisters, mother, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends scattered all about this country, and from Pennsylvania and Ireland my ancestral homes.
I am from family reunions started so we saw each outside of funerals.
I am from the Lees and the Conners people who lived hard lives , some who continue to live hard lives and from some who have little hope but are still loved