Coming from a Place

Coming from a place where fireflies were lightning bugs
Sitting around a blazing fire, drinking hot cocoa from mugs
Where events never go as planned, leading to chaos, some would say
When the sun would set there was shadow play
With courageous people who risked their lives for me to be free
Where one mulberry tree became a juicy delicacy
Where hard work and time prove to be the best answer
One life lost to a battle with breast cancer
Sharing a love of the outdoors, with wildlife and wildflowers
Believing sharing was not just mine, but ours
Where grandmother would call the chickens with her sweet ol’ whistle
Learning about the garden plants including the thistle
Where feelings were openly expressed without shame
Athletic hobbies are about playing a fair game.
When the times get tough the family is always there
Loving family at times, but quarrels can lead to warfare.