Sorry

I am from peacefulness

from pool and beach days.

I am from late night porch hangouts

I am from the apple tree my great grandma planted in the backyard

and the beautiful flowers.

All of which I look forward to seeing in the summer

I am from ice cream and netflix

from Ron and Fran.

I from honest loud people

from where is your brother? and where is your sister?

I am from dogs constantly barking

and beach goers walking by.

I’m from Seaside Park

from grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.

From music played by the poolside

and from the annoyed looks of neighbors who have had enough of hearing Bruno Mars.

I am from Coda’s bed and snapchat pictures.

from paper flowers floating around the room.

I am from happy summer memories

that I look forward to each year.