I Am From
I am from organized chaos
From brightness even at night when the moon shines through the window
From a place of solitude and freedom that I can retreat to in times of turmoil
And where my memories are all around me
I am from home-
I am from colorful outside toys strewn everywhere
From the shouts of my brothers and their friends echoing through the cul de sac
From the smell of just blossoming honeysuckles
And the wind whistling through the leaves
I am from the gold dome of the capital building
From the home of the Braves
From a place to have a block party with friends and neighbors
And where ya’ll isn’t slang but a way of life
I am from the home of the brave
From the country where the people decide
From a place where liberty and justice are real
And people are free to speak their minds
I am from deep roots in northern Europe
From the struggle to find a better way of life
From farmers, engravers and jewelry makers
And an example that hard work and determination pay off!
I am from a place without war, pollution and injustice
From a world where no one lives in fear
From cool tropical breezes on the beach
And the sound of the crashing waves on the shore
I am from Home
-Hope B., 8th Grade, The Lovett School
I feel while reading this poem I was there, in that moment. The discriptivness, and the though that I can see that went into it gives it meaning. You are an amasing writer.
I really liked the poem, Hope. I also like the phrase you put in, “And where ya’ll isn’t slang but a way of life.” Even though the poem was great!, I would like to give some advice. In the poem you said “From the home of the Braves” and then later said “From the home of the brave.” These are good phrases and have different meanings, but are very similar. I would say that you might want to have something different, there or maybe word it differently. Overall, excellent job!!!
Hope your poem was great.
Hope, I really loved your poem. With the vivid descriptions, it clearly painted a picture of where you are from in my mind. But like cooper said, “from the home of the braves,” and the “Home of the Brave” were very similar. Overall, the poem was amazing.
Good Poem. Way to work hard. Inspirational. Magnificent. Wonderful. Fantastic.
I really loved this poem!
It truly shows alot of word patterns and the use of language is perfectly combined. I think this poem isn’t a poem. It’s a work of art…
GREAT POEM HOPE!!!!!!!!!! u are such a great poet, keep up the great work!!!