I am from tea cups

from avocados and chocolate

I am from the warmth of CA sunshine

I am from palm trees

The lemon trees who’s long gone limbs I remember as if they were my own

I am from baking and hosting

from grandmas Carol and Ada

I’m from avoidance and quiet

and from neatness

I’m from conscientiousness and sweetness

and “be careful, dead kids are no fun to play with”

I’m from Burbank and Scotland

and fresh guacamole

From independence and travelling abroad

Confidence and heirlooms for furniture

I am.