Where I'm From (English Assignment)

Where I’m From

By: Denali Lathrop

I am from mountains, rivers, hills, and streams.

            From colors dancing in the night sky when it is cold.

I am from writing, pictures, dreaming, dancing.

            From laughter, hugs, groans, and grunts.

I am from a home with family and friends;

            Love, kind words, teasing, sharing.

I am from pigs, dogs, turkeys, chickens, ducks,

            Rabbits, bears, and moose.

I am from cold and darkness.

            Snow, boots, gloves, hats, coats, scarves, and gloves.

I am from social awkwardness.

            People walking down the street with heads down.

Not because they want to have their head down,

            They are afraid people will judge them.

I am from hardships and trials.

            Separation and solitude.

I am from diversity.

            In speech, dress, attitude, actions.

I am from a great workplace.

            Children to love and be loved by.

I am from chaos and confusion.

            Love and kindness.

I am from eternal friendships.

            Caring more for another than oneself.

I am from awkwardness,

            Questioning insanity.

I am from notes and letters.

            Love and heartbreak.

I am from decisions that change a lifetime

            And a friendship.

I am from home -

            The place that will forever be mine.

I am from a place that has more to it

            Than can be seen.

But it is mine for now

            And forever will stay

In my heart.