Origins

Carol VanHook

Where I am From

 

I am from amusement parks and hula dancing in the streets

with cousins up North at Grandma's and Pa's

 

My memory treasure chest is filled with their shiny bush-coins

making playtime wealthy

 

I am from ancient pecans trees down South

bearing wheel barrow tree houses up high

 

Hearing the jingle

of the ice cream truck coming down the lane

 

I am from the Georgia - Florida line where a cold spring takes my breath away, dock fishing is a delight, and swimming in the seaweed is OK to do

 

I am from trips to the Piggly-Wiggly with Grand-papa and to the old pristine library in search of Nancy Drew

 

My home life featured a red Cocker, Flash, who would play hide and seek and a Siamese, Lucifer, who'd leave headless gifts in my closet

 

I am from country ham and biscuits, pecan pie, boiled peanuts, and pinto beans -- real soul food

 

I am from teenage shopping trips with Mom in search of Bobby Brooks

 

I am from big oaks and pines and rows of rainbow-colored flowers

 

I am from Daddy’s royal harvest of silver queen, red juicy tomatoes, and purple crowders just waiting for a scrumptious Sunday dinner

 

I am from visits to aunts and uncles who adored their nieces and nephews and offered words of wisdom to boost spirit and confidence

 

I am from the mindset that there is something good in everyone and that when you find your true love,

it's a 50/50 “give and take” relationship

 

I am from a family mix spanning all across America!

 

The memories are precious and give tribute to a happy childhood!

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