Inscape 2014

I am from a new beginning.

From a new person, but still exactly the same.

A person who never leaves my side.

The one who gave me the blue eyes.

I am from Karen who taught me to be who I am.

From the laughs we share and the tears she wiped away.

I am from Joe, the guy who will never leave.

From the first time I saw him cry, and the hug that seems to whisper; everything will be okay.

From the big brother, always watching out for me.

I am from the click and flash of a camera.

From silly faces to real smiles.

I am from laughing so hard it hurts.

I am from the room where a pillow and blanket are draped over the couch from the night before.

From the place where there are pictures everywhere – with everyone so happy.

The place that is so small but still, somehow, fits everyone I need with me.

I am from movie and game nights.

From birthdays and Christmases.

From prayers and miracles.

From dress up to make believe.

I am from those moments.

The stepping stone, with my handprints, in the front walk‌ full of memories from these past homes, an essential element in those yet to come forever and always.

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