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I am from tanning leather baseballs,
From authentic Mizuno gloves and pig skin covered footballs.
I am from the creaky, dusty golf clubs, once laid in my father's hands.
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From Mother and Father and my only brother, Gunnar.
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From thy father of whom my darkest confessions rest.
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I am from adoption, ADD and hyperactivity.
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