Eileen Drennen
Where I'm From #40
By Eileen Drennen
Inspired by George Ella Lyon
I am from books shelved floor-to-ceiling, reading for hours
and making notes in the margins.
From crunchy buttered hard rolls and good Jewish rye,
Tea with cream and sugar and jugs of Gallo wine.
I’m from the three-story Victorian bought for a song,
From Lemon Pledge and orange Formica,
Stained glass laughter and door-slammed tears.
I’m from Lily of the Valley and velvet moss,
From purple lilac bouquets and copper beeches to climb.
I’m from “you kids are skating on thin ice” and “I love you more”
From hand-me-downs and kitchen…
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