by Odysseus Gallagher

I am from the same cozy green painted bedroom I have known for 3 years. 

I am from parks and all around my house and the palm tree lined hill next to my house

I am from the same tech city I have loved for most my life

I am from a world that was hit hard and struggling to recover.

I am from the small orange car that I have been riding in for over a year

I am from a crowded basement, decorated living room, and small kitchen

I am from dreams of better tech and hopes of good grades

I am from “lol so blatant recorded enjoy ban” and “wait..your 12?”

I am from Friday and Saturday movie nights which always leave me feeling happy

They remind me of watching a movie while drinking the refreshing vanilla milkshakes they sell at Alamo theatre

I am from delicious ramen that I once ate for 2 weeks straight

I am from smells of fresh noodles and miso soup

I am from sweet rocky road ice cream that brings back memories of the Ice Cream Bar near my elementary school

It reminds me of the marshmallows I hold above the fire for s’mores 

It smells like chocolate, vanilla, and marshmallows mushed together

It feels like the cotton candy that disintegrates in your mouth into delicious sweetness

I am from oatmeal and cereal which I eat for breakfast everyday

This is where I’m from