I Am From

I am from hushed voices and eggs frying before dawn

Percolating coffee and kisses goodbye

Dads leave for work while moms take care of the home

I am from shared bedrooms and one bathroom 

A phone on the kitchen wall with a stretched out cord

Dinner for seven every day at 4

I am from crab feasts, softball games and late night campfires

Peeking through stair railings to see late night dance parties

A classic jukebox singing Elvis, Jim Croce and beloved CCR

I am from bikes on the front lawn and catching cooties from boys

Firefly chasing, quiet stargazing and sweet summer crushes

Freedom filled days paused til tomorrow when the street lights came on

I am from emotions that run deep with nowhere to go

Sensitivity is a flaw so keep it fun, keep airy, keep it low

Smile big and look pretty and you will be loved

I am from dreams and longings of Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Fragile faith not knowing how yet craves to enter in

Lovingly He woos me.  He knows me. And He ushers me in.