I Come From a Long Line of...

I come from a long line of procrastinators.

Forever putting off til tomorrow,

What could have been done today

Trying to escape the inevitable

A race already lost.

I come from a long line of clumsiness.

Tripping over painted lines,

Falling up steps, and

Bruising that comes from nowhere.

Explanations just out of reach.

I come from a long line of Rosie Riveters.

Persistence in our veins

Determination in our hearts,

Drive erupting from every pore

Obstacles become powder in our hands.

I come from a long line of love.

Food cooked with the warmth of my mother’s heart.

Late night movies and Sunday afternoon lunches

Cookie dough and Walker Texas Ranger

Countless memories alive within our souls.