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“Odyssey’s 2014 Sixth Grade Students “Where I’m From” Poems”
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Where I’m From
I am from TVs that have games
I am from devices that are rooted
I am from gardens that a wild
I am from a house that is green as grass
I am from bed screaming in fear
I am from the kitchen when breakfast is near
I am from odyssey the place that is fun
But there is still work to be done
I am from 2 foreign people also copiers and annoyers
I am from a home half bought half built
I am from an IB school, which I admit is kind of cool
I am from a’s and b’s sometimes c’s but never d’s
Dauthier , Age 10
Where I’m From Poem
I’m from abandoned houses
I’m from love and joy
That all parents gave me
I’m from a quiet and silent household
I’m from bad eyes and good hair
I may sutter but that’s because I was scared by my brothers
I’m from injuries and 4 deaths
I’m from wrestling and enjoying myself
I’m from playing and walking my dog blue
He’s always giving me clues
And a friend to play with
I’m from a neighbor where people do is
Robbery, and shooting
I’m from nature dogs, cats, snakes, bears, and other wildlife bunny, and frogs, kitten
I’m from Sunday dinners with alfredo pasta and vegetables
I’m from being myself and enjoying myself
Adarryl, Age 11
Where I’m from I come from big city. It feels like everyone is so busy that’s where i’m from. When you go outside for air the only thing you hear is the whistling of the birds, the chirping of the crickets, and the breeze of the butterfly’s flying that’s where i’m from. Stores side by side old and new. I’m Internet and technology. I’m from education that needs to be taught that’s where I’m from. I’
M from if you don’t do right then your butt is going to get beat with a belt. That’s where I’m from.
Tavion , Age 11
WHERE I AM FROM
I am from tablets to Xbox’s
From the old to the new. I am from a father
That can cook some of the best food
I am from a dad that lives in the hood.
I am from parents who want to eat my pets
I am from you do work.
I am there are no breaks.
I am from never give up.
I am from a church where I always say my prayers
I am from a mom that is from the broncos a part of New York
I am from Missippi to.
I am from a school known as drew.
I am from history is my thing.
I am from book time travel
That is where I’m from
T. J.
Where I am From
I am from love
and hearts that are as pure as gold
I am from a woman that is beautiful
inside and out
I am from a hospital
where some didn’t believe I was going to make it, but I did
From 2002 to now I have lost things dearest to my heart
From my fifth birthday of November 2008 to January of that year
that is when I lost her
I strive to be the best of my abilities
I have a grandma, a sister, a brother and other family members that love me so
My mother always told me to never give up
I am from a family that are pen in the hands
when it comes to writing
What can I say it comes natural
I am from being thankful for things I have like mac books, iPads, iPhones, and other items from this century.
I have friends and teachers that care for me too.
That is where I am from!!!
Jhamariya, Age 11
WHERE IM FROM!!!
I come from the ghetto side
That’s right
Where when the street light come on you need to be in the house
That’s right
Yep, and that day when a new year comes guns you better run play, noise that’s every day
When you hear that dog brake you know its time
To play
Street killers be on the watch
Fights on every block
My tears are seen every day
Buries and scratches on my face
Dogs,cats and many more
Wondering the street
Apartment and house are broken in
Help,help sceram when leave I need to be seen
Not heard buts that’s me!!!
Christian, age11
Where I’m form
I’m from chocolate covered strawberry
from loud smells when I walk in the kitchen like bleach
and awesome from lots of tooth bushes and tooth paste in the bathroom
I’m from sitting on the porch looking at the people pass by
from playing with my neighbors
from walking down the street talking on the phone saying what’s up and what you doing
I’m from police lights to lots of people at the park too
from gun shoots every two weekends you better watch out
When Christmas comes you better be good that’s where I’m from
Markia, age 11
WHERE I’M FROM
I’m from what they say is the hood
But what is really good
I have no problem with the neighborhood
Its really quiet were I’m from
I would like live in a better house if we could
I live with in a old timer and with them
I am pretty much a baby to everyone maybe
I’m from were they call me crazy to lazy to crazy
I’m From 1970s Basketball to now Game
I’m from video games to sneakers
I’m from Maryland, Florida, Arkansas, the Carolinas, Louisiana, Indiana, the Virgina, Georgia, and Tennesse.
Jonathan, Age 11
Where I’m from
I’m from playing video games from morning to night. I am from junk food from Fanta and sprite. I’m also from fried chicken and Mac and cheese. I am from a big family of athletic and funny folk. I’m from focusing on school and sports. I am from nice shoes and clothes. I’m from a neighborhood where it’s sometimes good but sometimes you have to worry. I’m from a big city where people move fast and in a hurry. I’m from going to Falcons, Braves, and hawks games. That’s where I’m from.
Ja’Quell, Age 11
Where are you from?
From hot summer to cold winter
From Clorox to sparkle
I am from old to new
I am from fun to sun
I am from buddy to friend
I am from candy to sugar
Hershes to sneakers
Jolly ranchers so so sweet just like me
I am from pizza and wing
Chicken and rice
Greens to beans
All so nice
I am from pass-it-on
From shut it or perk it
I am from Chemica and Omesha
From Carlyon and Rodney
I am from ghetto to mellow
I am from whips and wipes
From pictures to mixtures
I am from Nancy 9 boy 5 girls 4
I am from Odyssey to modesty
Where am I from?
I am from Atlanta Georgia
And I am proud of it!
Miracle, Age 11
GO GIRL GO..
THATS MY SISTER
Where I’m from?
I am from the malls and movies.
From the church across the street.
Who praise and worship all Sunday morning.
I’m from the houses of Mama and Daddy.
From the “Clean that room and say your prayers.
I’m from the green and bright sun on me.
From the park to pool.
I’m from the school up the street.
From the fun and good times of family and friends.
I’m from the good smell of red roses.
Yap that’s where I’m from
Alanna,11
“Where I’m From”
I am from Mario bros scores
From hand painting and friend making
I am from reading books till I just can’t stop
I am from going to the movies and having a good time
From going to the amusement park and riding every ride
I am from going to Bible study every Wednesday
From rubber band making and string stitching
I am from pledging to the flag every day
From going outside rather than watch TV
I am from old school to new school
From playing around with my cousin’s cause it’s fun
I am from opening presents on Christmas day
From listening to music all day
I am from doing my best on every test
I am from climbing a tree and never falling out
From kicking a soccer ball with a passion
I am from helping with the Thanksgiving dinner every year
I am from a family that never bluffs
From “Never give up!”
That’s where I’m from
Nadia age, 11
Where I’m From
I am from old music to new
From James Brown to Chris Brown
Being a singer to dancer
I’ m am from heartbreak to love
I am from cooking collard greens to cornbread
From eating things I do to things I don’t like
Sour punch straw to skittles
I am from fancy cars to always getting in trouble
From going shopping all the time
I am from classic headphones to beats
Jordans to KDs
That’s where I’m from
Amari, 11
Where I’m From
I am from bubbles in my hair
the ones I make in my drink.
I am from staying in bed
to Momma’s remedies.
I am from the wooden playground
(it slowly becomes forgotten)
The trees that were ripped away from the soil whose roots I would trip on all the time.
I am from vanilla cakes and burning spaghetti, from jammed fingers and swollen ankles.
I’m from the know-it-all and the insightful sister, the father who always laughs at my jokes.
I’m from the strong Butcher
and the wise teacher who still teaches me.
I am from the dusty dresses in my closet, pianos keys unlock tunes of memory.
I am from holding hands and saying grace, someone always opens their eyes.
In the cabinet scrapbooks
where I wasn’t “scrapped”
a place where I feel like I’m a
part of the past, that’s where I’m from.
Jada ,11
Where I’m from?
I’m a shy girl in a big city.
I’m from putting hot sauce on everything.
I’m from falling down to getting right back up.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from the know it all’s.
I’m from collard greens and corn bread I eat on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I’m from giving my mom a card on mother’s day.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from a family who knows how to cook.
I’m from the pass it on’s.
I’m the family with a lot of hair.
That’s where I’m from.
Armani,11
I’m from good and love, From the bottom of my soul.
I’m from the dirt and grass on a baseball field.
I’m from the sand and water from the beach.
I’m from the color and taste of strawberries.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from the smell of clothes and shoes,
I’m from Clorox and dryer sheet,
From the smell of clothes out of the dryer.
I’m from the games system,
From the games I play.
I’m from the taste of strawberry and vanilla ice cream.
I’m from baseball
From the sports I play.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from Jordan to KD.
I’m from cool to awesome,
From the things I do. I’m from FREEDOM,
From Martin Luther King Jr.
I’m from halls to malls.
I’m from funny to hilarious,
From the thing I do and what I say.
I’m from hard work gets you some where in life.
Where I’m from
I am from dancing until I fall out
From going to gymnastics every Tuesday
I am from tall and exquisite American girl dolls
that are exciting to play with
I am front a medium sized tree in front of my house
That is home to small beautiful blue birds
I am from baking delicious fudgey Brownies
And cooking and serving my mom an elaborate breakfast in bed on mother’s day
From visiting my brave and handsome grandfather’s grave and getting season pass to one of the most funniest amusement parks in Georgia
I am from playing the beautifulest pianos until I have no fingers
I am from bad behavior will not be rewarded but good behavior will
From hot popping chicken and tasteful sweet potato soufflé
I am from my sisters giving me scratches and my mom going shopping all day
I am from Monopoly and Encore on family game night
From staying up till 2:00am in the morning on family movie night
I am from almost breaking my arm by riding my bike like it was a cheetah into a tree
From going to the the president’s daughter school for camp
I am from participating in the Wiz play at my school
I am from my kind friends and family
Maesa Age,10
Where I’m From
I’m from Grand Theft Auto 5 and Call of Duty Ghost
From KD’s and Jordan’s
I’m from SkyZone and David & Buster’s
From pineapples and strawberries
As if there where mind
From best friends to enemies
I’m from gamma blue’s to powder blue’s
From Honor Roll to Principal List
I’m from SouthLake Mall to Lenox Mall
From LeBron’s to Kobe’s
Jordan, Age 11
I am from a family of nomads
Yes nomads
Traveling from one place to another
To catch our dreams to reach for the stars
From California, to Arizona, to Colorado,
Back to Arizona, then to Georgia
Just to catch our dream
I come from athletics
I come from runners, pro footballers
Softball players, and even soccer
I come from outdoors
The smell of sweet grass
Itch of the bugs bite
Sweat from the burning sun
Just to catch a dream worth living
That’s where I live for and where I AM FROM
Joy, Age 11
I’m from Atlanta,
From most of my life in California
I grew up in the sun
I’m from moving to moving on
I’m from new school and old school
I’m from the beach
I know every grain of sand
I’m from having to remember old times
I’m from good and the hood
I’m from knowing the good thing of life
I’m from the preacher teaching me the temptations not to fight
I’m from making the good thing of the time I have
I’m from not getting to know my peoples people like that
Yep that’s where I’m from ask anyone
Michael Age 11,
Where I’m From
I am from music and beats
Where I normally like to sleep
I am from cold and hot weather
sun up to sun down
I am from seafood Saturdays
Fried shrimp, fish, and potatoes
That’s where I’m from
I am from “sweet as sugar”, “nice as pie”
Where your brother get on your last nerves
I am from mac n’ cheese to peanut butter and jelly
I am from parents who inspect lots from you
Where soul food Sundays are common
That’s where
I am a church girl
I am from homemade cornbread
Where staying up all night is common
I am from family and friends coming to cookouts
Where all you smell when you
Walk into my house – it’s Spik and Span
Now that’s where I am from
Sarai, Age 11
WHERE IM FROM?
I am from a single mother
From work all day, pool other nights
I am from the closet in my room
(Searching every Wednesday and Thursday for night clothes)
I am from a street full of kids
Laughing, screaming, and tag
I am from a world of crime
From break-ins, stick-ups, and murders
I am from the smart boards and math homework
From family who loves me
From family who cares
I am from happiness and pride
Wars and casualties
I am from America
A land of dreams,
My dreams
That’s where I’m from
T’Naisha, Age 11
Where I’m From
By Hannah
I am from love and joy
From praise and happiness
From artists and creators
That where I’m From
I am from bows and earrings
From rubber band bracelets
From cute style and fashion
Most of all I’m from beautiful spirits
That where I’m from
From sweet savoring gum,
To sour jolly ranchers, tasty skittles,
Big lollipops, melted minty chocolates,
To sticky gummy bears and chewy candy
I’m from the Land of Cavities and Candy
That’s where I’m from
I am from Danyale and Dwight
And annoying, but loving sisters
And from silly brothers, I am
From a family that cant be replaced.
I am from vests, dresses, skirts, shorts
Socks, shoes, and any other things
that are pretty
I’m from the land of Stylish
That’s where I’m from.
I like to hang with true friends
Not just sit around all day
I’m not lazy, nor spoiled, but determined
That’s where I’m from
-Hannah, Age 11
Hannah Elizabeth S. Hutson
Monday, June 30, 2014
Where I’m From Poem
Where I’m From
By: Hannah
I am from Love and joy
From praise and happiness
From artist and creators
That’s where I’m from
I am from bows and earrings
From rubber band bracelets
Most of all I’m from beautiful spirits
That’s where I’m from
From sweet savoring gum
To sour jolly ranchers, tasty skittles,
Big lollipops, melted minty chocolates,
To sticky gummy bears and chewy candy
I’m from the Land of Candy
That’s where I’m from.
I am from Danyale and Dwight
And annoying, but loving sisters,
And from silly brothers, I am
From a family that can’t be replaced.
I am from vests, dresses, skirts, shorts
Socks, shoes, and any other things
That are pretty
I’m from the Land of Stylish
That’s where I’m from.
I like to hang with friends
Not just sit around all day
I’m not lazy, nor spoiled, but determined
That’s where I’m from
Hannah, 11
I’m from the artistic genes of my family
From lollipops and raindrops
I am the smurf in my family the only girl indeed
I’m from the job she worked from opening my eyes to the face and the bright lights
Wishing my dream in life to kick the ball high
Noticing everything around me spinning and spinning
Shining stars up high feels like they’re falling down
I’m from Frances and Willard’s tree to the new life I truly succeed.
Where im from poem
I am from the 3 p, peanuts, peaches, and pecans
I am the one who has fun with all my friends
I come from my mother and father who gives me courage
I live in a good and bad community so far back it’s the bad people so far up it’s the good people
I come from people that love reading books
I come from people that work at there job all night
I come from the people that believe in others
I come from people that love me the most
Justice Brooks
June 26, 2014
Odyssey 6th Grade ELA
Where I’m From Poem
I am from millions of hangers.
From clean rooms and hallways.
I am the shine in the Lysol
Yet I still hate to clean.
I love video games
Games make me happy like a
Kid on Christmas Day.
I live in a nice house.
My subdivision has a nice pool
Sometimes frogs scare me when
They jump in the pool.
I come from an old school parent,
That embarrasses me when she dances.
I’m from the Cheese grits,
Sausage, fried chicken, and Mac & Cheese.
I love the smell of grease.
I’m from the perfect clothes.
I am the popular boy.
I love where I live,
And it couldn’t get better.
That’s where I’m from.
Age:11