10/02/2022

Where I'm From - Making a Poem from Prompts. You Can Too

by kimberly

I am from sheer pink curtains

and a “rod of correction” hanging in the hallway.


I am from a freezer full of ice cream flavors; a magnet home to the neighbor kids.


A home not just a house.

(One where we added on a larger family room instead getting another sibling).


I am from a backyard garden of berries and veggies

whose clippings and seeds came from sweet grandma Bessie’s garden. 

She liked to nibble on my ear.


I am from Fancy Eileen and her love for entertaining. I have her quick laughter and love for beautiful things.


I’m from hard work, responsibility and family devotions.


From popcorn or pancakes for Sunday dinner.


I am from sitting through endless boring baseball games.

But with a few art lessons could sit for countless focused hours making pictures with embroidery thread.


I am from hospitality and generosity.

And attending church every time the doors were open.


I am from the moments

Being affectionately tucked into bed, 

or called to from the stairs,

"Goodnight John Boy"


I am from the security of knowing 

I was deeply loved 

even if I was to them a 

Perplexing, moody, 

creative mess of a child.



Make your own:

https://freeology.com/worksheet-creator/poetry/i-am-poem/


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