Kelly Burch

 Where I’m From #3By Kelly BurchInspired by George Ella LyonI am from booksFrom cardboard boxes of them, piled in the attic and garageI am from the hedgesWild, unruly, sheltering kids and waspsI am from a towering pine tree,Rope swing whipping through the air, kids screeching with joy, or terrorI’m from impulses and big dreamsFrom William and WalterI’m from insistent opinions and passionate arguments over the perfect Christmas treeFrom Taylor Rabbit and Painted HorseI’m from pre-bed prayer circles and early-morning meditationsI’m from The LakeSmore’s, and Ziti (always with lines)From my grandmother’s yearbook wish for a dozen children,My mother’s courage to protect her four,Boxes turned to crates, unfinished manuscriptsBrushing off the stains and picking up the pen.Where to find Kelly:Website: https://kellyburchcreative.com/index.htmlWhere to find Alyson:Website: https://www.alysonshelton.comSubstack: https://whereimfrom.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/