And from mom’s just baked cookies and horses outside.

Also freshly mowed grass in the afternoon and campfires at night.

I’m from seeing farm animals and the Black Hills.

From big trucks and large machinery.

I’m from hearing roosters crowing and cows mooing.

As well as cars whizzing by my house.

I’m from the taste of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Plus the taste of cookies and milk and mint chocolate chip ice cream

Along with Kid’s meals at McDonalds.

I’m from the touch of dirt in my face and water at my feet.

From touching minnows and little chicks.

In addition to the touch of a horse’s velvety nose.

Most of all I’m from the people who influenced me

From my friends, family, and my enemies.