I am from pianos playing, 

singing songs and families praying.

From the cobbled streets of Ireland, 

to immigrants on Ellis Island.

I am from Grandma's house,

with my cousins watching Mickey Mouse.

I am from my father and mother, 

my cozy room with my brother.

I am from many places.

From loving family and friendly faces.

I am from the  small town of North Lake, 

riding bikes and birthday cakes.

I come from a world of dreams

towering trees and swirling streams.

Memories made and stories to share  

spending each moment with those who care.

 I am from Boy Scout troop forty seven

earning badges when I was eleven. 

where lessons were taught

tents were made and fish were caught

I am from sleepovers every Friday night

campfires crackling under moonlight.

Popcorn popping as movies would play

building forts in the woods all day.