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Brown’s 7th Grade Students Share “Where I’m From” Poems

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“Brown’s 7th Grade Students Share “Where I’m From” Poems”

  1. August 26th, 2014 at 9:39 AM      Reply Vachon Raye Says:

    Where I’m from By: Vachon Raye
    I come from a family that on Sunday is the best day to eat food and watch football
    From a neighborhood where it never stops
    From pancake making, cupcake baking and pork chop frying family
    From Soul food Sundays
    From football Sunday when church lets out
    From a church that you don’t know when you get out

    I’m from 2002 no Wi-Fi, 2013 always need Wi-Fi
    From bipolar, good to bad to mad then glad
    From sleep when bored or sleep whenever
    From a trap that even the kids are on there hustle

    I’m from Florida palm trees to Georgia peaches
    From Florida sun to Detroit snow
    From living large from barely living at all

    Now That’s Where I’m From


  2. August 26th, 2014 at 9:43 AM      Reply Sekou Savane Says:

    Where I’m From
    I am from playing video games like gta 5 and Black ops 2.
    I am from a home where yeah is not used.
    I am from a home where sports is played.
    But at the end of the day I am from a home where everyone love each other!!!


  3. August 26th, 2014 at 9:45 AM      Reply jalenlevel Says:

    Im from Atlanta.Ga
    where I have a xbox 360
    and play games like Cod Ghost and Gta5.
    I come from a family that cook soul food
    every Sunday and from a family that love and support me.
    Where im from is call New Atlanta!!!!


  4. August 26th, 2014 at 10:40 AM      Reply Jasmynne Sims Says:

    Where Iam I From Poem

    IAM FROM THE FERRIS WHEEL THAT LIGHTS UP THE PARK
    IAM FROM MY MOMMYS TUMMY
    FROM HARD TIMES AMD GOOOD TIMES

    THAT’S WHERE IAM FROM
    IAM FROM BREAKUPS AND DIVORCES
    FROM LAUGHTER AND SADNESS
    I COME FROM CHRISTIANTY AND WORSHIP
    THAT’S WHERE IAM FROM


  5. August 26th, 2014 at 10:43 AM      Reply Ganiya Says:

    Where I’m From
    I’m from summer breeze and Daisy Spring’s
    I’m from turkey Dinners and Award Winners
    I’m From a Struggle with money and issues with Bills
    The life of the Ghetto with dope boys on every corner
    The hood where all you hear is rap music and a little losing
    Where I’m from make me want something better.
    Where I’m from is not who I am
    The place I’m from has really given me a focus on having a wonderful outcome.
    That’s where I’m from!

    Ganiya, age 12


  6. August 26th, 2014 at 11:14 AM      Reply roberta Says:

    Where I’m From

    I am from hot chips and Fuze drinks,
    I am from hard heads and soft butts and looking crazy sometimes.
    From dope dealers to women selling their bodies.
    I am from crying so the pain can go away.
    I am from a mother who tries her best every day.
    That’s where I’m from.
    I am from crazy uncles and lost kids.
    From not knowing my real father and having another man take real good care of me.
    I am from laughs and hugs.
    I am from a smart family and a hard working father.
    I am from sisters getting raped and exposing themselves on tape.
    That’s where I’m from.

    Roberta, Age 13


  7. August 26th, 2014 at 11:20 AM      Reply Zyiasiza Says:

    Where I’m From ………

    Where I come from the house smells good and everybody is friendly

    I’m from having a mother that try her best everyday no matter what

    Where I come from you get good grades you get big rewards

    I’m from a mother that is a book worm and a father that thinks he’s all that

    Where I come from my parents love me dearly

    I’m from speaking my mind no matter how bad it hurt

    THAT’S WHERE IM FROM………….


  8. August 26th, 2014 at 11:29 AM      Reply Avuntay Says:

    Where I’m From

    I am from a place where you have to get along with family no matter how annoying they are.
    I am from a place where you are at your family’s side.
    I am from a place where fair and equal will always be needed.
    I am from a place where you always have to love family and they love you.
    I am from a place where the thanksgiving dinner is always good. And Christmas Eve and day is filled with joy.
    I am from a place where we pray every night to be safe and ok.
    I am from a place where we eat a good Sunday dinner within my home wake up to see a bright new day and pray for another.
    I am from a place where even if you’re mad still smile.
    I am from a place where I stay with my great grandmother while my mother works to take care of me.
    I am from a place where I play video games and eat and snack or two while playing.
    I am from a place where I always have a good heart for my mother even if we argue sometimes.
    I am from a place where family means everything.

    Avuntay, Age 13


  9. August 26th, 2014 at 11:30 AM      Reply Avantae Says:

    Avantae,

    I am from a family with good judgment.
    I am from a mother who knows how to dress.
    I am from a family who eats hot-dogs and noodles most of the time.
    Where I am from people fight over 4 dollars.
    I am from a growing up with my grandmother.
    Where I am from people play games all day.
    I am from a mother who will not let you go outside if you don’t clean up.
    I am from a place called the GHETTO!


  10. August 26th, 2014 at 11:31 AM      Reply Jackson Ward Says:

    I am from a family of curly hair
    I am from cold classes trying to learn my best
    I am from nice families that want you to strive for the best in the world
    I am from make your own style don’t steal anyone else’s
    That’s where I’m from
    From good smells of bacon in the morning and a good meal of dinner at night
    From be a good person and don’t be beneath everyone else
    That’s where I’m from
    I am from Atlanta, Georgia
    From a dad who gets me anything I want but I have to earn it
    I am from a mother that tries her best to take care of me and for me to live a healthy lifestyle
    I am from fighting with relatives over nothing
    I am from getting along one day to fighting the rest of the week
    That’s where I’m from
    I am from never in the house but outside all day
    Where I’m from they call us ignorant
    Where I am from we fight for our moms and expired relatives
    I am Jackson
    That’s where I’m from


  11. August 26th, 2014 at 11:33 AM      Reply Jasmynne Sims Says:

    I am from the cracks in the street,
    From being the only child for 8 years.
    From eating pancakes for breakfast.
    I am from going to funerals every year,
    I’m from my cousin dying on the expressway.
    That’s where I’m from.
    I’m from falling at the skating rink.
    I’m from getting told where you show out is where I show up.
    I’m from not knowing what I want to be when I get older.
    I’m from getting what I want from my father.
    I’m from grown men trying to pick up children.
    I’m from loving my sister.
    I’m from watching television all the time.
    I’m from my mom’s stomach and being born in the ambulance.
    That’s where I’m from.


  12. August 26th, 2014 at 11:44 AM      Reply dejauna Says:

    Where I am From

    I am from what I like to call a place of arms opened, hugs, and smiling faces.
    From expressing my feelings, and feeling good doing it.
    I am from standing out and, walking tall, not afraid to be me being different is okay.
    I am from a family, who is talented and smart.
    I come from hard work pays off
    because if you try you can never go wrong,
    because giving up is never an option.
    Believing is the key.
    I say, go big or go home. I’m from you can do anything
    From never let anybody say that you cannot do something.
    I’m from know hardest working people
    They try and they never give up.
    Where I come from being popular doesn’t matter
    What matters most is how much you know.
    No one can take that away from you.
    And this is where I am from

    Dejauna


  13. August 26th, 2014 at 11:49 AM      Reply Tahlibah Says:

    Where I’m from….
    I’m from staying in the house on the phone all night
    I’m from drinking sweet tea with a little lemon
    I’m from going to the candy lady and buying freeze cups
    I’m from long flowing hair and positive compliments on how I look
    I’m from a lawyer and someone who takes care of us
    I’m from whatever goes on in this house stays in house
    I’m from yelling and screaming about his or her house being clean
    I’m from kids parties and grown up parties in the room while they are playing spades
    I’m from friends and family calling out “Nookie”
    I’m from going shopping every month and people telling me never give up
    Follow yours dreams
    Tahlibah
    Age 12


  14. August 26th, 2014 at 11:51 AM      Reply Tahlibah Says:

    Where I’m From

    I’m from staying in the house on the phone all night
    I’m from drinking sweet tea with a little lemon
    I’m from going to the candy lady and buying freeze cups
    I’m from long flowing hair and positive compliments on how I look
    I’m from a lawyer and someone who takes care of us
    I’m from whatever goes on in this house stays in house
    I’m from yelling and screaming about his or her house being clean
    I’m from kid’s parties and grown up parties in the room while they are playing spades
    I’m from friends and family calling out “Nookie”
    I’m from going shopping every month and people telling me
    Never give up,
    Follow yours dreams.
    Tahlibah, Age 12


  15. August 26th, 2014 at 11:53 AM      Reply Tytianna Says:

    Where Tytianna Is From

    Im from the fireworks shooting in the air,
    Im from not remembering the country,
    Im from making my brother’s nose bleed,
    Im from eating soul food,
    Im from a lovely family,
    Im from living with my g-grandma,
    I’m from being the second oldest,
    I’m from a family that helps me when I need help,
    I’m from country talking people on my dad’s side,
    I’m from being yelled at,
    I’m from being raised in Atlanta,
    I’m from being born in the country,
    I’m from helping nana cook,
    I’m from a smart family,
    I’m from a small town,
    I’m from playing with my family and friends,
    I’m from fighting the kids on the street,
    I’m from helping my family fight.

    THIS IS WHERE I’M FROM!!!!!


  16. August 26th, 2014 at 4:07 PM      Reply Tyherra Says:

    I am from a loud mouth family that thinks that they know it all.
    Even when they don’t.
    I am from a nice clean-fabric smelling house.
    I am from a house that if you want to eat than you better know know your grace.
    I am from some messy, but nice apartments.
    I am from a mother that always wants to dance in public.
    I am from a ghetto greedy class.
    I am from a house that when you walk in you will smell collards,
    cornbread, macaroni, turkey wings, and fatback meat and
    that’ where I’m from.


  17. August 26th, 2014 at 6:27 PM      Reply London Says:

    Where I am From

    I am from a house that smells of coffee,
    from a room that opens to the color purple
    and from a household of ten, sometimes eleven when my sister comes home.
    I am from the sound of the loud highways when we travel for eight hours to Disney every year.
    I am from red roses in the garden, from hardcore play, with scratches, and bruises of all sorts.
    I am from a home of embarrassing nicknames, Lucy, Mikey, and Punchee.
    That’s where I’m from.
    I am from a house of no fear, a place with Hot Sauce on everything.
    I am from a tree for a switch, and a hanger for a belt.
    I am from old school.
    I am from the words ” I Love You”,
    from the house of “The Three Stooges”.
    Mackenzie, Michael, and me.
    That’s where I am from.
    From being bathed in the kitchen sink until you finally turn three then getting yo’ butt in the tub.
    I am from aisle twelve in home depot, the store that rudely replaced my hospital.
    I am from gospel music in the background.
    From the big red house on Orlando Place.
    I am from a grandma that loves to help,
    a mother that loves to hug,
    a dad that’s full of fun,
    an aunt that loves to teach,
    two sisters that drive me crazy,
    two brothers that loves to wrestle, 35 crazy cousins,
    most importantly, I am from a family that loves me so.
    That’s where I am from.


  18. August 28th, 2014 at 1:14 PM      Reply Latoria Says:

    Where I’m From

    I’m from that country-talking, good-cooked soul food every Sunday.
    I’m from that if you snitch you get stitches.
    Yeah that’s where I’m from
    From that light skin, long hair, don’t care.
    Where I roll with the punches and make sure I come back up on my two feet.
    I’m from being conceived at 15 and my daddy selling dope all through his childhood.
    I come from not having any of my family’s last names, but from a man I don’t
    Even know that signed on my birth certificate.
    Yeah that’s were I’m from.

    Latoria, age 12


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