Where I'M From

I’m from dirt covered knees and sweaty faces I’m from playing in the sun from dawn ‘til dusk I’m from “being one of the guys” playing sports in the mud pits of our backyards I’m from striving to fit in I’m from making mistakes and learning from the consequences I’m from going to parties and staying out late I’m from a shaky past with an unknown future I’m from turning the bad into good I’m from being the best I can be and working hard to succeed I’m from a family of survivors supporting them through their fight with cancer I’m from never giving up on something you love