Natalie- Where I'm From

Our class has written poems based on the borrowed title and general formatting found in a poem originally written by George Ella Lyons.

Where I'm From
by Natalie

I am from the sink,
from Dawn and the sponge.
I am from the carpet in my media room,
soft and cozy.
It smelled new and comforting.
I am from the crepe myrtle tree,
the pansies, the bright colors
of bright flowers planted years ago.
I am from the Sunday church-goers and
funny, silly family time.
From Erik and Ethan and Nik.
I'm from the laugh-ers, the jokers.
From be-cool-stay-in-school,
and listen-to-your-mother.
I'm from the book that is read and
the crafts that are done in Sunday school.
I'm from California,
Swedish meatballs and scones.
From the heart attack my UNC-love grandfather had
to that laser that was put in my father's eye so he wouldn't need glasses.
In my mother's big walk-in closet, hidden away are pictures.
I'm from the small house,
that was always small,
but gave me perspective.