Where I'm From

I am from the front yard,

With the dirt under the tree

Where grass never seems to grow

I am from going to friends houses

where the doors were never closed

And I was always welcome to play

I am from algebra and geometry

From using ASA and SSA

And memorizing all the As

Just to prove two triangles the same

From calculators and data tables

From late day math classes,

Wishing that the day would just be over

I am from imaginary worlds

Of dragons and vampires

Whole worlds in my yard

With endless possibilities for fun

For adventure in the land

For wars between individuals

For imagination run rampant

I am from recess

And running to the field screaming

Thrilled to play soccer

From running around constantly

And sighing when the whistles blew

Signaling the end of fun.

I am from a world

Not the one around us,

But one invented