Adventure, by Braxton Barr

I am from a calm, peaceful neighborhood.

I am from homework at a dining table.

I am from sleeping on the top bunk of my bed.

I am from waking to big blackbirds announcing the morning with loud caws.

I am from a small family of me, my mom, my dad, and my brother.

I am from the privilege of working hard.

I am from the hope of extinct species coming back to life.

I am from the privilege of a great education.

I am from the hope of getting a job in technology.

I am from a dream of helping destroy climate change. 

I am from eating food from all around the great blue beautiful world.

I am from wanting to try more of all of the foods around the globe.

I am from helping bake delicious cakes, cookies, and much more.

I am from a family that loves good food.

I am from trying new phenomenal foods as frequently as I can.

I am from celebrating my heritage from so many countries. 

I am from going to my grandparent’s house on holidays to having amazingly great meals.

I am from helping my parents cook legendary feasts for thanksgiving.

I am from eating my Dad’s super fluffy pancakes.

I am from watching cooking shows on the couch.

I am from being told I am intelligent and nice.

I am from thinking it is weird to compliment myself.

I am from trying to be the best I can be.

I am from helping others when I can.

I am from being me.

I am from seeing climate change eat away at our gorgeous planet.

I am from trying to help global warming but not knowing where to start.

I am from admiring the adaptations that animals get.

I am from wanting a pet blue-eyed husky.

I am from having a garden in my backyard.

That is where I am from!