Where I Am From

I am from dusty poetry books,
from The Hobbit and pick-up-sticks.
I am from cedar shakes, nudes in the bathroom,

from willow trees and supper in the sun porch.
I am from stewed rhubarb, and the strawberry patch in June.
I am from euchre games and harvest moon boot dances, stacks of 78's,

and Rudolph flying through the night sky.

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I am from rattle snakes on the Bruce Trail,

and questions answered with a question.
From used book stores and train stations and bird watchers.
I am from Boiler Beach and bagpipes,

rabbit paprikash, raspberry jello and caesar salad.
From a meat stealing grandpa, Aunt Ada's main course dessert,

and matching polyester dresses.

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I am from treks through the cemetery, squished pennies,

and stone wall building.

I am from biting chipmunks, blue dragonflies,

flying hamsters and yellow Fiats.

I am from auctions, butcher blocks and Tuesday chip nights.

I am from love.

I am from the hands of my Creator.