I am From...

I am from the marble top dining room table


From I.D. cards and moving vans

I am from multiple homes, an Air Force nomad

I am from the Sweet Gum tree

Whose tall stature shaded me

I am from clarinet and student yearbook

From McCollum and Elam

I am from strict, generous

And social

I am from the golden rule

I am from Bessie and Betty

From stodge and butterscotch pie

From being scalped by an Indian

And serving in World War II

My doggy bank

I am from those moments and more