my people

she tells you that
she is a
direct descendant
from the mayflower,
landing at Plymouth rock.
she can look at
the passenger
list and point
to who her great
great great
relatives were.
she's very proud
of something she
had nothing to do
with, which makes you
smile.
what about you, she
says, who are you're
people.
I'm not sure, you say.
but there has been
mention of roswell
at the family
gatherings.