I Am From Life

I am from
the stories of my heart
the pencil in my hand
releasing word after word
and explaining
life

I am from
music and sweetness
dancing around the kitchen
with the smell 
of chocolate in the air
and music notes singing
life

I am from
playful evenings
gathered 'round the table
games playing out before our eyes
loudly laughing
life

I am from
quiet afternoons
spent sitting with the dog
stroking ears
and smiling at the looks
she gives me
saying
life.