I am from frozen pancakes, from purell and big bows
I am from home cooked meals made by my mom, healthy yet delicious, tasting like love
I am from the pumpkins, the red dirt that reminds me of mars

I’m from strawberry cheesecake and dark brown eyes
From Katherine and Frances Ann and Kristie
I’m from big personalities and young loves
From “use your inside voice” and “wash your hands”
I’m from “Jesus loves you” sung by mamere every night

I’m from the sweet south, from garlic and spice
From the truck driver that changed my great grandma's life, the two broken hips mamaw suffered

From pictures on the wall, portraying a happy, loving family
I am from a huge, crazy family with many names, I’m from people who don’t need an education to know how to love