2024/Aaron -

I am from someone very smart born,

from holy Christmas markets and chewy pretzels.

I am from the towering under the castles.

Juicy, delicious, It tasted like sausage.

I am from the greatest musician

the Black Forest

whose majestic trees I remember

as if they were my own.

I’m from the Air force and stay-at-home,

from the Land of Enchantment and Apache.

I'm from the pueblos and the

jagged peaks,

from oceans and green grass!

I’m from Adopt Me

with a Naga dragon

and ten exciting games I can play myself.

I’m from beaches and sunshine,

Tile roofs and BBQ.

From the memories lost

To the brain

used to keep me wondering.

Under my bed was a wooden box

Spilling purple dandelion seeds,

A garden of wonder

To drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments-

Years before I have grown-

An apple supported by the family tree.