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Where I Am From
I am from the middle,
with two brothers,
I had a role model to look up to, and someone to mentor,
the past 18 years.
I am from the “Ping!” of a metal baseball bat,
to the rusty monkey bars,
the staticky green slide,
and the humid bug line.
I am from the crisp breeze
in the October of Wisconsin falls.
From playing under the lights
Of the iconic “Pffiefer Memorial Stadium.”
I am from the faded bricks
of Merton Primary School.
From the anthem:
“Merton is the best, yes!”
I am from the fresh cut grass
of a Wisconsin summer.
Where neighbors got together
And celebrated at the pool.
I am from coaches yelling at me,
where “Paddock!” would echo for distances.
I am from “Brendan” or “Brendon”
where my name is all E’s.
I still am from the middle
of two brothers.
One is my role model.
The other I guide.
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