Where I Come From by Todd Oljey

I am from matchbox cars and Thomas the Tank Engine.

I am from sticky tables and crumb filled floors.

I am from "All aboard" train rides in the living room
and from trips to "Castle in the Clouds" with panoramic views of Newfound Lake.

I am from belly zerberts with contagious laughter
and hmmmmmmmm on long car rides.

I am from nonstop running until his batteries run out.

I am from "I'm exhausted, I'm going to bed".

I am from savoring a cigar on the deck pondering the memories of golf.

I am from matchbox cars and Thomas the Tank Engine.