Livvy Johnson


Where I’m From

I am from a dissolved love, separated by two blocks
I am from endless beach days with sand-filled sodas and sunburn
Broken collar bones yet a victorious finish
I’m from M&Ms and jelly beans
Craig and Wilhelmina, Fi and Todd Eugene
I’m from track stars and triathletes
I’m from “olive juice” and secret sayings
The Easter egg that never hatched
Kilts in the closet and photo albums of aged memories
Lego castles inhabited by dust bunnies
Hot-day lizard hunts and rainy-day bird rescues
“I need sunshine, but believe in rain”
Summers of daily swims and creamy custard gelato
Movie quotes and salty food
I am from music, paintings, and raspberry jam bars
Creativity that explodes like a bomb around the house
Canadian adventures, and life-long friendships
I am from the designer of sets, and the designer of seats
The Pisces and the Gemini
I am from love, pencil lead, and cookie crumbs.