Where I’m From
I am from expensive iPhones and NCAA Basketballs,
from cookie dough Gelato’s and hot sauce and Dick’s
I am from the big brown three-level house,
from the sly fox and round stumps,
and the gooey frog pond
I am from travel and fun, kindness, and sports
I am from Anna and Pat and Jill
I am from running races and shooting hoops
From “never smoke”, and “don’t be a bad sport”
I’m from Mid Coast, and crispy meatloaf, and crunchy chicken nuggets
From the wooden shelf in my room filled with basketball trophies and school pictures
Hi Caleb,
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy that you are exploring the wonders of poetry. The details of your life made me feel like I know you even better! I liked the detail of the cookie dough gelato. It was a very personal touch. One question I have is when you say in line two "Dick's" is that a name or the store? Overall great job Caleb and keep up the great work! I decided that I'd write you a poem with the same format as "Where I'm From". Hopefully you will get to know me a little better.
Where I'm From
I am from the tennis racquets and Harry Potter Books
From Acer Laptops and Sally Hansen nail polish
I am from the big back yard and itty bitty road
I am from the squirrels and rose bushes
From the furry tail and bright red buds
I am from candy cane cookies
And sea blue eyes
From Sandy
And Dickie
And Jane
I am from the tides of Popham
And the late summer nights
From “eat your vegetables”
And “Believe in yourself”
I am from Parkview
From onion rings and fresh pineapple
I am from the bookcase of memories where the pictures lie