I am from

Yesterday, at conferences, Drew shared with me a poem that he had written for one of his classes. The assignment was simply to write a poem that had at least 16 lines. I had tears in my eyes (in a good way) while he was reading this out loud to me. I thought it was such a beautiful poem and I could tell he had put so much thought into it and his choice of words. This poem completely sums up Drew and what is important to him. I LOVE it!

I am from

by Drew

I am from the smell of fresh painted rooms

And the trees in the woods

I am from golden fur and the loss of pets

I am from XBox 360 and PS3,

From the Black Eyed Peas and 3 Doors Down

I am from home made meals from every cultture

And tons of relatives

I am from metal in my arm

And broken bunk beds

I am from Busy Nights.

I am from Chicago

Where the B.... Family Tree lies

I am from Minnesota

Where the A.... Family Tree lies

I am from Hockey Sticks and Baseball Bats,

From Church every Wednesday and

Preschool at Hosanna,

From O... Elementary and

From a busy bus stop

I am from Golden Retrievers.

I am from Caribbean Cruises

And the scar on my arm

I am from a circle street

And a big back yard,

From walking my dog

And chasing her around

I am from a good life.