I am from a perfect night sky, sharing memories under the stars.
I am from being outside after dark,
drama and regret late at night,
and the carnival in the summer.
I am from a new realization,
from a freshman with seemingly unbreakable bonds.
I am from Vista, California,
the hope, the attachment, the friendships,
the “there’s still time” with love in my eyes,
from crying with fire under my feet,
from my shaking hands that rarely left my side,
it’s going with your gut,
from those I call family,
from the rose in my hand,
I am from Escondido Adventist Academy, and one voice,
made in the classroom, a humor only we can understand,
ben and bairstow with their understanding of the baffling personality,
Ryan Demerit Esquire finding his home,
just to become sixth place, now in a new world.
I am William Hies started in cold rain and blue cloth,
remembered and cherished as the months passed,
still worn after fingers locked with purple ice.
And their “Never forget.”
I am from freestyle rap and melting hearts,
from prayers before the beauty,
from Ben Howard’s Only Love repeating,
from Gavin James making me find who it was.
I am from the “sweetheart, die knowing your life was my life’s best part”
and the “be you” of oceanside blessings.
I am from the house with the strongest walls,
from the clever hands of the potter,
from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
in the eyes of those who know the truth,
and the undeserved grace.
I am from two worlds and the back line,
from “Laudate Dominum” and “Precious Lord”,
I am from unity in harmonies,
rich and raspy Samoan singers,
unsteady tones and closed mouths,
from controlled sounds and resonant voices.
I am from optimism and “forever”
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