I am from the ever expanding library of my imagination. From stories that I keep re-writing in my head. From all the things that happened a lifetime ago to the hopes and dreams of tomorrow. From the falling leafs in Autumn to the blossoming flowers in the Spring. From the smells of fresh cut grass, gasoline, and pine-sol. From countless hours with my nose in a book. From ‘Maureen Elizabeth I swear’ to ‘one more chance’ and getting ten.
I am from the ever expanding library of my imagination. From the endless supply of golf ***** in the basement to the mountains of unopened Pepsi. From the non working clock on the porch to the woods with our forts. From ‘only one’ and taking five. From ‘don’t get that on your clothes it’ll stain’ and ‘stop biting your nails,’ a habit I’m still trying to break.
I am from the ever expanding library of my imagination From tickle wars that always end with my hiding or crying because I’m the most ticklish person you’ll ever meet. From older siblings saying ‘there’s someone in the house’ to scare me to ‘Fight me!’ as a joke From the holes in the walls from sibling or cousins fighting. From endless hours that my siblings and I would spend cleaning and being mad at Mom. From secret discussions to sneaking around and being caught. From our “spy agency,” to ‘Mom and Josh are coming run!’
I am from the ever expanding library of my imagination From the yellow van always parked in the lot From the yelling of children outside. From the cookouts at friends houses. From fights to forgiveness.
I am from the ever expanding library of my imagination From the inside of my head From my grandfather’s house From the books I read. From countless hours spent with siblings From the ruined friendships of my past to the ones that’ll last a lifetime. I am from the ever expanding library.