I Am From

I am from eye wear
From variations of frames, colors,
& fancy cases 

I am from the city of angels
busy, loud, sometimes
chaotic!
I am from aloe vera
spiky, slimy, beneficial.
I'm from festive family gatherings
& food aplenty.
Demonstrations of generosity
 in their offering & sharing
 brings much satisfaction!
From Antonia and George
I'm from the skillful hands of my father 
& the able mind of my mother.
From grandparents who told me 
and my sisters, "Make sure you watch 
after each other no matter what.''
" You're all you got!" 
I'm from the Posadas every December
From Posadas and Christmas
9 days of celebration in between!
Crowds of people walking in joy,
sung litanies & nativity carols.

Pinatas and candy sacs

pozole stews or warm tamales

always the cherry on top

to every festivity!

I'm from Los Angeles..

palm trees and sunshine

From film, music, celebs..

busy, loud, sometimes

chaotic!

I'm from mestizos and Aztecs.

Brave, strong, resourceful.

From humbleness, good nature,

God loving human being!