Where Am I From?

I am from a goofy, high strung, work driven man    
        a compassionate, well-educated, burdened woman
                 the shadows of a brilliant brother.

I am a kid obsessed with cats, books, music, and the quiet of my own mind
        I know peace and harmony
        The house is safe
        All is still.

I grow up far too fast. Chaos enters. Harmony walks out.
         I am from two houses, 
                not one
         I no longer know home.

I am from a forced lesson on the "world"
         seeing brokenness and 
         drawing my own blood to simply know
         I'm alive.

I am from a darkened mind, 
                         empty heart, and bruised soul
          A closed door upon which no one would dare knock
                   Innocence stolen. Shame introduced. Blame placed.

I am from new beginnings
            Hope of a better tomorrow
                     Light breaking through
            Love rushing in
            Opportunities rising like the sun. 

I am from joy, pain, and a place where shame & grace collide
        I am from a place where love wins,
        blood turns to water,
        and all broken things are restored.

I am from grace, hope, and the healing of a severely wounded heart
        I am from a sun pushing through clouds
        I am from jumping in puddles and dancing in the storm
       I am from never turning back, but always spinning around.