This poem was adapted from "Where I am From", by George Ella Lyon. 

Where I am From 

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Im from the TV special, salvation prayer, and the nightime routine, Amen Amen, and Amen.

I am from habit cyclers and overworkers, from speak up and slow down.

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I am from disposable cameras, from Fabulso and Great Value bleach. I am from cigarettes in the flower pot. Cancerous flowers planted in hard soil. I am from weeping willow trees, and the Indian Paintbrush, who invade the fields with beauty since this is where they have always grown.

I am from these moments. Sprouted through impoverished soil blooming with the help of the wind and the rain.

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I am from no-bake cookies and window ac units

The old box that housed a dream catcher spilling over with pictures of the past, school relics, and cheap trinkets I can't throw out. Memorial photos, handmade mementos by those that are gone.

I am from Stillwater and Ireland Frozen burritos, well water, and sweet tea from the cave in the backyard forest marked with the initials of Leonard Cooper and Jessie James The black dancing boots great grandma wore every Saturday night that live now, in my closet.

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