Where I'm From

By Raymond Kim

I am from a flat land,

from plains to deserts

I am from the plains

(green, flowing

it looked peaceful)

where you can feel

wind and breeze

I am from the desert

from cactus to the Gulf of Mexico

I'm from the cowboys

whose longhorns and cows I remember

I'm from a summer

with a swimming pool

and a swim suit

I am from a swimming class

I'm from a winter

with no snow

to a desire

for a snow-fight

and a snowman

I am from a room

with full of toys

from dolls to electronics

In my lost closet was a cabinet

spilling old toys

with smiley faces

to refresh my memory

of my childhood.

I am from those moments--

lost back in my dreams--

my missing root.