2025/Sebastian-

I’m from Mile High City

From magnificent mountains and The Gold Rush

I am from the cherry blossoms under the vibrant sun

It smelled like a sweet berry bush

I am from the grey subways

The flying fighter jets

Whose deafening roar I remember

As if they were my own

I am from Hanbok and Kimchi

From Mom and Dad

I am from the Ski Resorts

And where Four Corners Meet

From colorful parks and refreshing pools

I am from soccer fields

With an Astonishing Dad

And ten goals I can make myself.

I’m from rushing waterfalls and dark purple shirts

Silent nights and busy days

From the quiet time lost to the F-16s

To the orange sun used to keep shining.

Under my bed was a bin spilling soccer cards

A limited edition of one-in-fifty

To drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments where I cracked before I cried.

I am a dandelion hanging from the family tree.

- Inspired by George Ella Lyon