2024/Layla-

I am from the Sooners

From the Land Rush of 1889 and cowpokes.

I am from the arid plains under the light blue sky,

Lakes, campgrounds, it tasted like sizzling toasted marshmallows.

I am from the Appalachian Plateau

The Blue Ridge

Whose fragrant green forests I remember

As if they were my own.

I’m from Lotte World and Six Flags,

From Patriot Missiles and Uncle Sam.

I’m from the Kentucky racing tracks and the

Festive Derby hats,

From bluegrass and KFC!

I’m from soft strumming

With a guitar

And ten songs I can play myself.

I’m from tile roofs and rice paddies,

Ginkgo trees and BBQ.

From the devoted Ronan lost

To the ages,

Used to keep me happy.

Under my bed was a blanket chest

Spilling strong, powerful horses,

A reminiscing of a friend

To drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments -

Contented before I PSCd -

I am a purple dandelion attached to the family tree.