Where Are You From?

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I am from patience and grief, Jell-o and corn.

I am from a yellow Pyrex bowl and silver polish.

I am from sheets on the line, handstitched quilts on the bed, wool braided rugs on wood floors.

I am from davenports and stock the larder, dinner bells, and napkin rings

I am from grace before dinner and blessings at bed

I’m from from Dad reading Pilgrim’s Progress in the hall to my brother and me.

I am from Mom reading Anne of Green Gables, Little Women

I am from Brooklyn and Jersey.

I am from Judd and Charlotte, Mary Alta and Floyd.

I am from Marian and Roy.

I am from sour cream cookies and homemade jam, warm whole wheat bread with butter and honey. Raspberries.

I am from knitting and soup, angel food cake, coffee ice cream

and love.