I am from green country
and clean rivers
from subway tunnels and groomed snow
thick woods and city streets.
I am from matzo balls and chopsticks
deadly plagues and zen gardens
Yiddish kvetching and silent meditation.
I am from the air over oceans,
from warm sand and clear waves,
from chateaus and shrines,
from kiwi birds and meat pies,
from fine chocolates and sinking cities,
I am from a suitcase.
I am from friendships and family,
from regret
and honesty
and care
I am from a worldwide community
of people who live.
