I am from stacked plates

from preciseness and stability

I am from love

intensity, powerful, forever lasting

It feels indescribable

I am from the Conifero-

us Forest

the Nootka Rose

unpredictable, voluptuous, supernatural

I’m from the do's and dont's

from Bogle and Estes

I’m from the only strong survives

and determination prevails

from the old is gold,

and if you lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas

I’m from false hope,

and the unbelieving 

I’m from New York and many islands,

curry meat with callaloo to macaroni and cheese.

From the passing of one of my backbones 

and sounding board.

Pictures Pictures hanging all on the walls

I am from the bunch who wishes to soar above their foundation.