2024/Jo’Ella -

I am from the Lone Star state

From the birth of horizons and temples of power

I am from the birth of horizons under the orange and steel skies

I'm from the state of independence, it tasted like freedom

I am from the action movies, and loud music

Whose harsh sounds I remember

as if they were my own.

I'm from Buc-ee's and cowboy hats,

I'm from blue waters and crazy waves

I'm from the refreshing swimming pools and the

Exciting water parks,

from here and from there!

I'm from anywhere and everywhere

With a piano

and ten delightful melodies I can play myself.

I’m from volleyball and soccer

Planes And helicopters.

From the first A+,

to the circle of friends,

Used to keep me happy.

Under my bed was a music box

spilling waves

A mile of sand

to drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments-

Of deep peace before I awoke

With purple dreams fallen from dandelion seeds.