I Am From

 I am from computer parts
and broken-spine books,
from loud rock
and soft religion,
and everything that falls between

I am from scattered baseballs
and broken down trampolines,
from night-time fires
and long family dinners

I am from pecan trees
and sweet smelling freesia,
from staining black walnuts
and freshly cut grass

I am from Jeff and Debbie,
Shirley and Hickman,
Donna and Bill,
and Linda and Joe

I am from fried chicken
and mashed potatoes and gravy,
from green beans
and turnip greens

I am from Oak Trees
and River Street,
from Pearl Lee Smith
and old Massey School

I am from
Savannah.