"I Am From" by Steven Smith

I am from the
naval base. I
am from my
Grandma’s place
on the Puget   
Sound. I am
from verbal abuse
and other misuse.
I am from a
driveway of lilacs.
I am from bike
riding, skinned knees
and backs. I am from
climbing the tallest
trees. I am from
bays and open seas.
I am from lost love.
And love that has
to be. I am from
DOC, where I can
still be free.