I Am From...

I am from the comforting scent of pipe tobacco

I am from long car rides, rocking me to sleep

I am from burnt sweet potato pies each Thanksgiving

I am from coal in my stocking

I am from step mothers, sisters, and brothers

I am from divorce

I am from laughter

I am from loneliness

I am from a wanderer

I am from a survivor

I am from new beginnings.