This is a poem that I wrote for my English 4 class in 12th grade. It is a “Where I’m From” poem based on one by George Ella Lyon.
Where I’m From
I am from the volleyball gym
From Cinderella Castle and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
I am from the mud underneath the tree
Brown, messy, and always fun
I am from strawberries in the garden,
A refreshing snack on a hot summer day
I’m from the cookie bake and Husker volleyball
From Steph and Derek
From the playing cards and ping pong
I am from “be yourself” and “clean your room”
From numerous religion classes every day
I’m from Lincoln, Nebraska
And monkey bread and dumplings
From the ancestors in Germany
The competitive games of cousin baseball
From photo books in the closet
Reminding me why I’m here