I Am From

I am from a place where people rarely make it, a place where I can dream and have aspirations. I am from a place where giving up is not an option, where getting up is the only option. A place where I can showcase my skills, prove others wrong, show that I am truly "The One." I am from a place where nothing matters except me. A place where the word "fear" doesn't exist, where pain is admired, where I am as free as a stallion. I am from a place of diamonds and metal, a man's greatest appreciation. I'm from a place in which men have created. A place where the numbers 3 and 9 are symbolized as the games basic structure. I'm from a place where 42 is more than a number on my back, more than an identity, more than any lifestyle. I'm from a place where clothing is made to rip and get dirty. A place where your family isn't just your blood. I am from America's past-time. I'm from a mound, 3 bases, and just 1 plate.