“Where I’m From” – poems inspired by George Ella Lyons
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Using George Ella Lyons’ poem “Where I’m From” as a model, write a poem that emulates her style while capturing your experience, personality, and heritage.
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Where I’m From
I am from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Raised there half my life, now I’m living in Atlanta, Georgia!
I’m from all over.
Friends and family everywhere.
Travel almost everywhere: Illinois, Chicago, Arizona, Maryland, Washington D.C, L.A, California, Phoenix, and Texas.
I’m from the cool breeze of nature outside.
From candy stuck all over tomatoes frying on the stove!
Baking goodies on my easy bake oven! That smelled so sweet!!
I’m from cookie dough ice cream all over my sticky fingers.
Hearing the quiet sounds at night.
I’m from my mother and father and Red Bank Hospital
Noon, March 22! That’s where I’m from!!!!
Where I’m From – My Life Poem
I’m from Atlanta
Where the life of history was formed
Where delicious fried chicken, crispy hot wings, collards, rice, cornbread, sweet juicy peaches, peach cobbler, and tasty spicy hot sauce are from
The life of an entire generation
From blacks to African Americans were slaves
Freedom been made in the future
Blacks and African Americans were free
Freedom for my country
I’m a descendant from Blacks and African Americans
Where the city has the most sunny days
The hot sun shines bright on most days in summer
Now that’s were I’m from
Where I’m From
By Mya
I am from the dark cold October night
Being born at Atlanta medical
Came out very tiny
Giving my mom a fright
I am from the white house
The house on the corner
From my mom and her spouse
I am from a beautiful woman and
A handsome man
I am from the praise on Sunday morning
And the good dinner at night
Where I’m from no drugs or gangs
Where I’m from you do your best at your game
I am from my granny
Who always prays for me
I am from my mom
Who loves me so much
I am from where my
Fam got my back
I am from good to bad
I am from crime to kill
I am from friends
That always makes me laugh
I am from a beautiful seed that
Sprouts into a beautiful rose that
Shines out of the whole bunch
I am from a loving family
This is where I am from
And where I was born
I’m from the descendent of black queens and kings
From the struggles and happiness of time
I’m the gifted intelligence and the ignorance of the south
From the laughter of joy and insecure smiles
And the hurtful crimes that scream from time from time
I’m from the struggles of independence
And the late night gathering and laughter in the country clubs in the attic
I’m from the heart of Wisconsin Georgia and Camden Arkansas
Being daddy mommy and grandma’s baby girl
From the sands of time that took away my family
I’m from all the sweet sound of the saxophone that played from my Uncle Michael iron man band
From the beautiful voice my mother gave me
And the tall height and artistic abilities my father gave me
And that weird since of humor which laughter fill the house
From the steal toe boots of a hard worker
And a true mother that fulfill her duties of a strong black woman
And the burns from hot combs from my grandma and mother
I’m from the heart the of the country and the bright lights of the city
I’m from a beautiful black woman in the city
And a handsome young man from the country
I ‘m my grandmother and grandfather wisdom from their death
And the regular parents that ended up with a wise misfit hippie
I’m the new generation of the Burks and Solomon family
The one they better watch out for that will change the world minute by minute
I’m that brilliant insecure young woman with a big heart with no place for myself
I’m the weird girl with millions of problems and can fix everyone’s but her own
That crazy chick that laughs out of the clear blue sky for nothing
That hippie that wants to change the world
That misfit that has anger problems that let it out through writing her own music
And that wise one with the caring heart
I’m Ebony Nicole Burks
That old soul that is unforgettable
You have a gift. Your poem reminds me of Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Langston Hughes. Keep going, keep writing!
I am from Atlanta
From the bird singing in the morning
I am from the tall oak tree
From the east side of Atlanta
I am from roots
Of down south
From peaches and watermelons
I am from pecan drops
From sky-highs
I from the fried chicken
And hot sauce
I am from roots
Of ratchest waves
From the twerk team
At Saturday night
I am from the praise
On Sunday morning
I am from laugh and smile
From the good loud
Every night
I am from Kool-Aid, sugar
Freeze pop
I am from the East of Atlanta
I’m from Atlanta, Georgia
Having fried chicken & soul food yeah that’s where I’m from
I’m from that night on April 22 in Grady
Having big siblings to look up to that’s where I’m from
I’m from perms, flat irons, & 2 for 5 kanekalon
I came from artcrytic nails & name brand clothes
Plenty friends & family that are close
Having kool aid, freeze pops and cups, & candy lady in every hood.
To bussing with the crew Saturday & loving Jesus in church
I came from shooting, drive-by, & people you love in jail
Contact, hide n go seek, hide n go get, six flags, white waters, tag, freeze tag, & more that’s where I came from
I came from hot Cheetos, fries, funnyuns, & more with sprite, mountain dew, Fanta, & more
From watching Scooby doo to watching BGC
Having a new dance in Atlanta yeah that’s where I’m from
I came from having & and knowing nats, swoops, city girls, Capri suns, squeezes, & more
I’m from everybody having a IG & Facebook & Twitter
Having & being in fights yeah that’s where I’m from.
Where I’m From By Dashanna I’m from a place I like to call home.
I’m a city girl that loans for the country.
Im sweet and calm. Sometimes I can be really getto and sometimes I can be really white. Im from a wonderful place I like to call Atlanta. I live and breath the city.
The capitol of the peach is where im from.
I am the youth of the Perry family.
I am the one everyone goes to for electric advise.
Im from the north of the peach.
I am Dashanna and I am the voice of kindness .
Where I’m From …!
Where I’m from there’s shootings at night
Where I’m from the little children run of fright
Where I’m from the houses are burned
Early in the sunny evenings the kids have learned
I am from down in the streets
Where I’m from every corner the nerds get beat
Stealing jewels and late night break-ins
Little kids crying in their houses they pray in
Where I’m from the bullets have NO NAME
Where I’m from you have to know THE GAME
I am from the deep dark streets you call a “hood”
But, lesson learned it’s not all good
Where I’m from there’s broken street lights
Where I’m from there’s streaming at night
Where I’m from there’s gang related fights
Where I’m from life isn’t sweet
I am from the cold hearted streets
There isn’t No PEACE, barely anything to eat
Corner to Corner Prostitutes… You will see
I am from crack-heads to pot heads
Generation’s of drop outs to no collage graduates
With high personality and a rich fashion
High drug dealers struggling to live
All black suits and faces with tears
Where I’m from you have one parent never the two
Cold late nights praying your life was threw
Awesome! Your ability to capture the images of life through “Where I’m From” are astounding. Keep writing!
I’m from family have old school root.
I’m that girl who eat soul food to china food.
I’m a girl that have the true black blood .
I’m that girl who love fashion.
I’m that girl who have matter.
I’m that girl who keep word.
I’m that girl who well care about you until I can’t stop.
I’m that girl who shy ,sweet ,fun and smart.
I’m that girl who don’t look what you wearing
I’m that girl, I’m that girl,I’m that girl
Where I’m from
I am from a nice girl to a shy one.
I am from a quite girl to a crazy and fun girl.
I am from a white girl in a black girl body.
I am from a girl that loves her family no matter what’s going on.
I am from a life that goes up and down like a hill.
Where I’m from is that the neighborhood is kind and quite.
I am from a state where all political things go on.
I am from a place where the Garrett family is a boss.
I am from Virginia a place I will love always and will always have memory’s for.
I am from a party girl to an independent girl that loves to be to herself
Where I’m from people say I’m pretty and respects that.
I am from a girl that was bullied for my birthmark and was treated wrong.
I am from a girl who now knows that the past is the past and it’s all about now and the future.
I am from a life that seemed crazy but really is the best.
I am from mady nation the trillest nation ever and my nation is a1!!!
I am from north
I am from violence
I am from health
I am from ambition
I am from generational curses
To breaking every chain
I am from she said he said to
Nobody said anything
I am from watch your back after them street lights
I am from mothers and daughters pregnant
At the same time and happy joy to
Once that baby’s born drop out and get put
I am from it’s a loud living society
And not being who we are but being
What society makes
From disrespectful men teaching their jrs
.
I am from independence of being a woman
I am from loving life
I am from music
I am from wisdom
I am from Wednesday night church
To Thursday morning fright
I am from drug abuse
To theirs no use
I am from one fights we all fight
I am from chocolate
I am from judged society
I am from a place where your judged by your skin hair or clothes
I am from sin
I am from this world
I am from natural beauty
I am from confidence
I am from my dad birthed by my mom
I am from heaven
Where I’m from
I’m from a small house made sweet
By the smell of honey suckle,
Where everything was nice.
From living near the park,
Where nobody could do wrong.
I’m from a place from happiness to sadness.
Where people did nothing but share and care.
I’m from the place where I call home,
Where I’m from there’s laughter and cookouts
I’m from no adult being disrespected.
From you are a child with no worries,
This lifetime is where I’m from.
Where I’m from, I could do no wrong,
The place I call home is special like no other.
It’s nowhere near what you think
I’m from a place you couldn’t compare to.
That’s where I’m from
It’s close to my heart.
A place where you couldn’t call home.
This is where I’m from.
Where I’m from!
I am from Atlanta Georgia
where bright orange like peaches grow.
I came from tall, gorgeous, and smart people
who love me. I am like tall roses,
that blossom in the blazing sun.
I am from the dark nights,
where the crickets creek.
I am like floors and bed that squeak
in the silent night.
That’s where I’m from!
I am like hot fudge that melts in my eyes.
I am like almonds nuts that I bundle,
when they fall from the beautiful tree.
That’s where I’m from!
I am from the place where pain creeks in at night.
I am a girl that been through so much pain
when things happen and bad things come down.
I am a quiet girl that is kind
and love to be nice.
That’s where I’m from!
Kayla
Jersey’s Girl Core 2
I’m from Newark New Jersey,
Were bagels are for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because there delicious.
We invented the hogge, sweet corn, and we are the hotdog champ of the world.
Are state fruit are blueberries, and we are little Italy for pizza
There are many family business are diners and eateries
I’m not from the hood or from the big city I’m a girl form mixed
Worlds.
We have the best World Class Attractions and Entertainment are big brother is
New York.
We have Cherry Blossom Festival, The Prudential Center, and Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
We have the famous song jersey girl by tom waits, and the movie with jersey girl staring Ben Affleck.
Where I’m From
I’m from a strong black woman
That doesn’t give up
I’m from the night of December 15 in Atlanta Medical
I’m from a place where people are shot
And kids got to pray that there not
I’m from a place where there can not be a lot of fear
That is when people know that they time is near
I’m from a place where crimes is in
So sad that kids want see there parents again
I’m from a place where crying is not around
That why people in my apartment move out of town
I’m so happy that I moved
Because now you can not get shot for thinking you are rude
I’m from a family that speak there mind
And love me for all time
I’m from a oak tree that always grow
Sharing love as it glow
I’m from a knight that always protective
Knowing that he will be by me is helpful
I’m from two best friends
I’m glad to know they are there two the end
I’m from a teacher that understand
It grateful to know I have some that understand
I’m am from a child to a teen
Having respect is all I need
Where I’m from
I’m here as the old soul that flows, past your grandmother garden
From the north that hides under the empire capital towers
I’m from deep within my mother tummy where no one hear me scream and shout
Though that where I came from without a doubt
I run here and there like from Ohio, to Georgia though my feet are cracking from those trails of soil
A fast city talking girl and no, not any ghetto girl from the hood or a slow country like a country singer
I’m just a simple city girl
I swim with my Roman God Neptune letting all the shells hit my coast
I’m nothing more or less just are girl that can’t confess
Without the love from my father and hatred of my mother, I’m from deep within, deep enough to see your sins
I’m your Jersey girl an d hear roar, because once you hear you will know your death
I’M NOTHING MORE OR LESS JUST YOU’RE ORINDARY
Where I’m From
I’m from Atlanta, Georgia
Where fried chicken is cooked every Sunday after church
I’m from where dressing up for church every Sunday is essential
And having a bible
Going from county to county is hard
But leaving Georgia would be even harder
I am fun, funny, silly, adventurous, and a boss
Listening to music helps me cope with the anger management
I’m from where your best friend matters (mine do)
Where the carnivals are packed with families and friends
Or where Atl was filmed (Cascade Baby)
I’m from where talking back gets you slapped
Where you protect your family with pride
Or where teenage girls be twerking on Saturday at Cascade (twerk some girl)
I’m from where education matters to everyone
Or Perfect Attendance is essential
Where I’m from your hair and nails have to be done
Or you’re a nobody with a capital N
That’s my life and been that way for 13 years
I am Alexis and proud to be me
I am from a dark and lonely Ohio. From the little corner store I go to. I am from hot Cheetos and Takis. I am from eggs, bacon, and pancakes on Sunday morning. I am from Providence Missionary Baptist church. From the youth choir and praise dance. I am from a funny and caring Granny, Aunt, Sister, and Mom. I am from Bronco and Missy I am from a laugh, chuckle and a smile. From a world of pain, fear, and doubt. I still see light even when it’s pitch black. I am from a dark past, a dim present, and a bright future. I am from a family’s love that will never die, and that will go on forever. I am from the words of Dr. King , the words of Rosa Parks, the words of Maya Angelo. I am from the night of Nov. 27. The night when I was born. The night
Where I’m from
I’m from Atlanta, Georgia
Having fried chicken, and good hot dinners on Sunday
Yea that’s what I’m from
I’m from that night on December 18 at Grady
When I got pushed out
I’m from summer hill
Where people sell drugs, and have shoot outs
I’m from a place
Where there’s a party girl on every corner
I’m from the sad times to happiest memories
I’m from crazy family
Who love to have fun
Yea that’s where I’m from!!!!!!!
Where I’m From
I am from ouches and burns
Curling irons and perms
Always getting in trouble
That’s where I’m from
I’m from never sitting down
from Ashley and William
Only living with mom
Missing dad
That’s where I’m from
I am from where crying makes it no better
Where four is not a good age to have a brother being born
I am from the smell of grass
Lots and lots of aunties and cousins
From where I get what I want
Because I am daddy’s princess
That’s where I’m from
Kayla, age 11, Odyssey
I am From
I am from rough hugs and soft punches.
From caution and dust bunnies who elude vacuums.
From screaming to get attention.
That’s where I’m from
I’m from “bring it on” and “back off”.
From “there’s a guy on your left, kill ‘em” and “help!
From “Revive me, I’m down!” in videogames.
That’s where I’m from.
I am from Aaron and Towanda Harris.
From danger at first birth.
From Jaden and Joshua, pestering me and each other.
That’s where I’m from
I am from being Keith Harris, champion zombie slayer and master at FPS’s.
From running for what felt like hours from a bulldog.
From a boxer jumping on me, then going for my brother.
That’s where I’m from
I am from fast food almost everyday.
From steaming hot steak fried rice, and super cold ice cream sandwiches.
From chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! I am me.
That’s where I’m from
Keith, age 10, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from hugs and kisses
Scrapes and beyond
I’m from Elmo and ballerinas
I’m from combs and brush’s and lullaby rhymes
I’m from bees outside my window
From old school music and rap
I’m from a brother and a sister who love me
And get out my house
I’m from dogs and turtles
and my tree named burtles
I’m from practice and practice Chinese all the time
and practice makes perfect
I’m from chilly days on Sundays and school days on Mondays
I’m from a place where everyone knows my name
From where we get straight A’s
I’m from days up in my tree house
I’m from Georgia
Georgia on my mind
And that’s where I’m from
That’s where I’m from
Maysa Phillips, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m from !!!
I am from seafood at home on Sunday
From when I had to wash the dishes every Monday.
I’m from when grandma didn’t play and
That’s were everybody used to love to lay.
I’m from that place were nobody kids used to know how to tie there laces.
I’m from that place were your voice had to be at a certain pitch.
Where I love to see that Saint Louis arch.
Where I’m from friends use to ask if they could come.
Oh yeah, that’s were I’m from.
I’m from ouches and burns, flat irons, and perms,
Now do you see where I’m from.
Whether or not the seafood is at home, and grandma doesn’t play, and no kids used to know how to tie their laces,
Where I’m from will never change.
That’s me from Saint Louis, you should come.
MyKayla, age 10, Odyssey Middle School
My name is Natal’ya
and I am from a place where people live free
Talented and beautiful
As they say, ’’Just Like Me’’
The world might be cruel
It be mean but……….
Gods got his hands on ‘Me’
I think to myself every night,
Will there be a flight
Because I want to go there
But I need to stay here
I am from 5 sisters
In my household
I am from Wonderful Dads
A Beautiful Mom
And a Great Family
I think to myself 1 more night and say,
‘’This is my world, this is my life and now,
I would never want take a flight.’’
Natal’ya, age 10, Odyssey
That’s Were I’m From
I’m from the get up in go get out the way traffic of Atlanta
From playing the game that you kill demons
fight in wars and interrogate,
From drawing people who jump over gates, heroes that run from explosions
I’m from eating chicken with a phenomenal smell and watching
Johnny Test who’s really swell
I’m from on the couch watching “Criminal Minds,” it’s a good show
I’m from playing Minecraft and gardening with my hoe
From killing zombies, creepers, spiders, endermen, and herobrine
I’m from my grandma telling me playing video games is not resting
and always being reminded how the old times were
Playing GTA and getting into a car crash
I’m from holding a bowling competition named super bowl bash
That’s where I’m from
A wise guy once told me, “Don’t run from where you come from.”
Alvin, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m from
I am from a family who are not really fair
from doing everything to being pulled by my hair
even though this is as good as it gets
there are some things I just can’t forget
I am from a nice big city
where everything is sound
and I know everybody around
We play all day in the sun
and have to be begged to come home.
I am from 11 brothers and sisters
playing rough enough to get blisters.
From here to there
I have family everywhere.
I am from the deep down soul
from Cherokees and African Americans who rock and roll.
It’s nothing some may say,
but they also say I could be
the next Albert Einstein or Bill Gates someday.
So that’s where I’m from
maybe you should come.
I’m from a place where everything is seen
from appearances, grades, to even bad things.
I can’t let anyone down
I have to keep the family crowned.
So even when I’m down in the dumps
I can never give up.
That’s where I’m from.
By Jacauri, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from the place where people bow their heads and close their eyes
at any time, anywhere
Ready to say what they need to say
I’m from that place where my grandparents always say
“Set the table” and “Don’t forget table manners”
I know, I know
So visitors are impressed
I’m from a mother whose daughter gulps and chews with her mouth open
Gross!
I’m from country, gospel, freestyle music, and CDs
Voyage to India, Mary J. Blige, So Darn Happy
Yep, that’s it
I’m Caleb
That’s where I’m from
Caleb, age 11, Odyssey
Where I`m From
I`m from Friday`s doing the twist
and spending Saturday`s at Red Mist.
I`m from eating at Ruby Tuesday`s on Wednesday`s
From Saturdays – my days- because that`s when we visit my sister
and have fun my way.
I`m from 2k13
From reading about Jack and his magical bean.
I`m from Assassin`s Creed
I`m from left 4 dead 2 with witches and zombies still still running from me and my friend, but they will lose at the end.
I`m from a place where Teen Wolf and Scandal is too much to handle.
I`m from a great state on Call of Duty
I use my team as bait.
I`m from NBA Mondays and Red Dead Redemption Sundays.
I`m from a great place where we can`t say hate.
I`m from a place with winds that bite and has bugs
that are always out of sight.
That’s where I`m from!
Lynard, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from curtains and drains
that go up but never go down
I’m from dolls and action figures
that twirl and never kick out
That’s where I’m from
I’m from Adem and Harun
that started this conflict
I’m from bothersome siblings
that stretch me
I’m from a friend
that is just like me
That’s where I’m from
I’m from around the corner
Where they call, “ How ya doin baby”
I’m from a backyard that is a jungle
that some thought monkeys would enter
I’m from a ghetto neighborhood
that some day I will adjust to
That’s where I’m from
I’m from Injera ba whath,
Homemade cooking Ma would make
By the scent of the tasty traditional food
Entering a step would make your mouth watery
I’m from feeling your stomach telling its hunger
and smell of the food you want to eat whole
That’s where I’m from
Hikma, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from the big cities, towns,
and many restaurants
if I say so myself.
I’m from the cold streets
where some poor people live and
have been kicked to the curb like garbage and
beg for food.
I’m from a place with rude people, lots of traffic, and the population
is exploding!
I’m from a person that named me something that means
first born.
I’m from the ocean where the Statue of Liberty
stands on the stone when you past by.
I’m from a place where celebrities go because
the city is popular to them.
I’m from, “Come get it while its hot!” and “Fresh meat for sale-
come and buy it!”.
I’m from “Get out the street
before you get hit by that taxi!” and
“Sit down and eat before it gets cold!”
I’m also from someone who loves me for who I am.
That’s Where I’m From!
Jahda Page, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From!!!
I’m from a family tree
that teaches how to be respectful and sweet.
I’m from a happy generation that was from the 20th century.
That where I’m from…
I’m from a park where you hear yelling and laughter
and where you hear boys debating on who’s quicker or faster.
You see kids swinging back and forth, gliding down the slide, and going up and down the sea saw.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from a party that has the speakers bumping,
neighbors complaining because the house is jumping.
Parents aren’t home so we make the speaker bump louder
and you know what they say
the louder the prouder
I’m from a turntable where the dj is mixing
It sounds pretty bad
I think it needs fixing.
That’s where I’m from…
Bryce, age 11, Odyssey
This is a great poem.
I am glad you appreciate it. What makes it great?
Where I’m From
I am from do your homework
and clean your room
from rap to gospel
that’s where I’m from
I am from, “Put earrings in your ear” and
“Get your act together” and
clothes all over the closet
that’s where I’m from
I am from the great pleasant smell of food
To the nasty trash across the street and
pretty flowers in the tree
that’s where I’m from
I am from “Go to bed” and
“ Turn off the TV”
It’s so loud you can hear every word
That’s where I’m from
I am from the taste of Alfrado pasta to hot wings
That’s where I’m from
I am from iPhones all in my family and
electrical devices
That’s where I’m from
Jasmyn, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From?
I’m from a busy town down south.
Where day in and day out you hear trains, and car horns going
“Beep! Beep!”
Folks yelling, “Get out of the way.”
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from being born in big buildings.
On white hospital beds.
Screaming to the top of your lungs.
Opening your eyes just to close them again from the bright light .
Seeing people surround you on both sides.
That’s where I’m from.
I’m from going out to eat on Friday and Saturday.
Waking up on Sunday morning and praising his name.
Having a BBQ after church.
Get togethers and family reunions each month.
That’s where I’m from.
Kaniyah, age 11, Odyssey
Where I am From
I am from the country
where we have fried chicken, and bake beans
I from where we can party all night long till the morning
and wake up again
I from the place where you take out the garbage for fun
and for your parents
I from the place where every Saturday you play baseball and basketball for Jesus Christ
I am from the place every Sunday
I go to church to worship his name
All of these explain where I am from
Mykal, age 11, Odyssey
Where I am From
I am from where sports is the life.
I am from sit down boy, turn off the T.V, go outside, sit down
I’m rom the cookouts every weekend
That’s where I am from
Evan, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from the place of
The poor and good life.
I’m from the screaming your lungs out.
I’m from the sisterhood and dancing your shoes off.
I’m from the church girls every Sunday.
That’s where I’m from!
I’m from the straight A’s and the smart girls.
I’m from the tum boys and silly girls.
I’m from the home-cooked meal every night.
That’s where I’m from!
I’m from the fried chicken and baked beans.
I’m from the attitudes and don’t mess with me.
I’m from the racecars and the big dreams.
But where I’m really from is the big city.
That’s where I’m from!
I’m from the field trips every now and then.
I’m from hanging out with my best friends.
I’m from the saving up money to get what I need.
I’m from the sports spots and spending money.
I’m from the cheerleading and getting my nails done.
I’m from getting anything I want.
That’s where I’m from!
Kayla, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I am from cold October 17, 2001.
I was born at the time of
2:59 not too late to
see the day
That’s where I’m from
I’m from the know-it-alls
And talks too much
I’m from the collard greens and ribs at cookouts every
Other weekend
That’s where I’m from
I’m from the collard greens and ribs
I’m from going to church
On Sunday and holy ghosting
That’s where I’m from
This is where I’m from!!
Chemica, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I am from books, blue skies, and green grass
I am from going to the library and the park
From Mrs. Fuller and Mr. Heard
Home-cooked meals and integrated language
That’s where I’m from
I am from cool friends and awesome teachers
I am from hard work and good grades
From music and colors
Kirkwood in Atlanta, Georgia
That’s where I’m from
Tamiyah, age 11, Odyssey
Where Am I From?
Where am I from
I am from the backyard of my grandparent’s house
That beeps when the door opens
I am from the Capricorn in the month of January
That tells me to be my best in any and everything I do
I am from cheerleading, dancing, gymnastics
As you can see
That I am the best I can be
I am from working the lawn and garden
Planting fruits, vegetables, and flowers
I grew up with pecans, apples, peaches, honeysuckles, and figs
That’s where I’m from
Dajeyah, age 11, Odyssey
Guess Where I’m From
I’m from the Clayton County Hospital
I’m from the red hair family.
I’m from the ancestors of life.
I’m from the Italian people who had my mom.
I’m from the riches in the ground soil .
Where I’m from is full of love and hope and faith.
I’m from the swift sweeping the country.
I’m from where everybody loves me.
Where I’m from It’s all about me.
I’m from the family of 5 and 1 step sister, and 2 parents.
I’m from being a cheerleader
I’m from being daddy’s girl,
I’m from washing dishes and hanging clothes sometimes
That’s where I’m from
Jalisa, Odyssey
This is Where I’m From
I’m from a middle class family in Atlanta, GA
Where technology is important
I’m from a family your busy even when your not
I’m from a another family in Madison, GA
I’m from where you can run on rocks and not be hurt
That’s where I’m from
Frederick, Odyssey
This is Where I’m From
I am from a hot cup of tea and a hamburger without sesames seeds.
I am from a mother that smiles really wide and from a father that
Kisses me good night.
I am from a mother, a supervisor at Delta and my father, a chef at Georgia Tech.
I am a from a Grandfather that I call Bass
and my relationship with fish will always last.
I am from a track coach that is so very mean
Four books of mine that have been published and winning nine writing compositions
all by myself.
I from a grandmother that doesn’t bake
and the smell of fish that I hate.
I am from a pet peeve that makes me fight
From elegant writing that looks very right.
I’m from the month of 9
and a brother who is always lying.
I’m from the color blue on my face – my mother and I were very torn.
I’m from the clothes that my mother buys and the movies that make me cry.
I am from one beautiful life
No one can be me.
I am a Virgo, can’t you see?
I am the only Nirajah in this room,
No one can be me
Not even you.
Nirajah, age 11, Odyssey
Where I am From
I am from a normal family
From cool clothes and nice shoes
That’s where I’m from
I am from new technologies
iPads, iPhones, flat-screen TVs and advanced cars
That’s where I’m from
I am from delectable food
From sandwiches, fried chicken and fried rice
That’s where I’m from
I am from a proper-speaking family
From “Hello”, “How are you doing?” and “See you later”
That’s where I’m from
I am from an athletic family
From running, jumping, and jogging
That’s where I’m from
Desmond, age 11, Odyssey
I am from Atlanta, Georgia
December 26, 2001.
That’s where I’m from
I am from fruit trees growing in the yard
Providing apples, peaches, and pears.
That’s where I’m from
I am from the Spanish
that I speak every day.
That’s where I’m from
I am from the church
that I go to worship every week.
That’s where I’m from
Abraham, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I am from the slums and ghettos.
from the fun and play full
I am from washing the drawers.
I am from looking for open doors.
That’s where I’m from
I am from the smart and talented.
from not much income and living off of salad.
I am from struggling to survive.
I am from fighting to stay alive.
That’s where I’m from
I am from the true pain of life and reality.
from a world of hatred and proverty.
That’s where I’m from
Devon, Odyssey
I am from a world of hope
and a world of care
That’s where I’m from.
I am from my mom’s heart and dad’s soul
When I walk into the room he call me Baby Cakes.
Baby cakes is what I love to be called since I was four.
But don’t say it too many times – Baby Cakes, Baby Cakes
I love Baby Cakes
When my dad comes home from work,
he says Baby Cakes.
I still like the words Baby Cakes
When my dad says it to me
I’m from Baby Cakes and I love me.
Tarecia, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I am from collard greens and corn bread,
The house starter at every Thanksgiving dinner.
I am from talkers and believers,
The people who all day and mean what they say.
I am also from dancers and worshipers.
From the liturgical studios my mom and sister praised in
To the church my grandfather preached in.
I am from sports and snorts,
From the field that my dad, uncle, and cousins played on,
To the snotty tissues my sister and I sneeze on.
I am from hip-hops, clip-claps, and shimee,shimee, one, two, threes
That’s where I’m from!
Kelsey, age 11, Odyssey
Where I’m From
I’m from Atlanta, the soul city
I’m from a 4 boys household
I’m from the Georgia red clay and big pine trees
I’m from going to church on Sunday and praise dancing with Ms. Fletcher
That where I’m from
I’m from play cards with Uncle Ray, who puts the cards in his jacket
I’m from the southern B-B-Q on special events
From the 20 kid block
I’m from, “Sit down” and “Listen to me”
That’s where I’m from.
Tervell, age 10, Odyssey
Where I Am From
I am from the slaves of pyramids and America,
that came from Libya to pick cotton.
The Jews of the temples and the Christens of the churches.
I’m from the youngest of four and sisters who are never there
cause we had different moms.
I am from the early 2000’s to the U.S.A.A.F.
From the d-backs of the west to where every day is a test.
I am from the children of Israel to the strong men of North Africa
and the islanders of French Madagascar.
I was torn from the minute I was born
Because she got sick, I could not feel
I am from a stranger
Got a brother who will die for me.
That’s me.
That’s where I am from
Joshua, age 11, Odyssey