Where I am From

I am from hay meadows and icy feed

grounds, from baby calves and old gentle

horses.  I am from strong backs and strong

minds, generations of pioneers -
men and women not afraid to stand
for what they believe, to say what they think.
Mothers who love their husbands and their babies,
no matter what.  I am from wild roses and spur

straps, not afraid of rough horses or hard

work.  I am from cattlemen and teachers,

a cowboy and a city girl.  Looking to the future, trying

no to forget my past.  I am from straight

pins and lass ropes, quilt scraps and horn wraps.