Where I’m From

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Running Up A Mountain

Douglas, June 16, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, Where I'm from, 1

. I am from Acer, from Bounty and Logitech. I am from the jungle gym in the park a few...

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A Neighborhood by the George Washington Bridge

Mario, June 15, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, Where I'm from, 4

I am from xboxes, Axe shampoo, and black fans that stand on the floor. I am from the parks,...

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AlexR, June 11, 2021, Poetry, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, Where I'm from, 0

I’m from New York, from the park next to the deli on the corner where almost everybody knows each...

green trees beside lake under white clouds during daytime

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Where I’m From

Anderson, June 10, 2021, Poetry, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, Where I'm from, 0

I am from tiny tetras swimming in their tank. I am from the swings and shooting baskets at the...

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Where I’m From

AlexR, June 9, 2021, Poetry, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, Where I'm from, 0

I’m from New York where almost everybody knows each other I’m from a Dominican family Where we love to...

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Here are some things about me

Angie, May 15, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Haiti, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from eyeglasses, old cassette tapes and Febreeze. I am from the red monkey bars that were once...

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I am from Brooklyn

issy, May 15, 2021, I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, brooklyn, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from diapers, from pampers and huggies I’m from sidewalks and swings I am from the trees and...

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The experience of who I am

Emmanuel, May 13, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harvest Collegiate High School, Washington Heights, 0

I am from my shirts in my drawer from the Dior Sauvage cologne I have on my desk. I...

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This is me

Alex, May 5, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mexico, 0

I am from ajax, from clorox and febreze I am from riverside park, cold and windy i am from...

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I am from

Heather, April 16, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harvest Collegiate High School, New York City, 0

I am from Morning to Night the city that never sleeps I am from the MTA 6 line I...

grayscale photography of two women walking

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Origin of Home

Jaylene, March 21, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harvest Collegiate High School, New York, Puerto Rico, 0

I am from candles that make every corner of the apartment smell like cinnamon and photos of family members...

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Where I’m from

Genesis, March 4, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, bronx, Greensboro, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I’m from space heaters and tiny teddy bears, and giant ones, too.I’m from a down-South spacious backyard with a...

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Where I’m from

Amra, March 3, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harvest Collegiate High School, Islam, 0

I am from Land O Lakes butter.I am from a small playground with backyard sprinklers.I’m from rice and hotdogs and...

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Where I’m From

Lexie, March 1, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, Where Im From, 0

. I am from adobo and cans of red beans, and from Mistolin, Dawn and Windex . I am...

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My story

Luisa, March 1, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Dominican Republic, el salvador, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

I am from the locket my mother gave me.From mirrors and white tulips and a guitar.I am from the...

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I’m Not Where I Am From

Nicolle, February 27, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Discrimination, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from music and laughterWhere I am from we get discriminated and killedwhere I am from we work...

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where I’m from…

Kaimea, February 26, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Fujian, Harlem, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I’m from dove ice cream, from Nong shim ramenI am from snow in the backyard and the swing set...

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A Journey Through

Drew, February 26, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Harlem, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from alarm clocks blaring, chargers hanging and water spraying.I am from the garden and both sides of...

woman with black and orange turban standing and glancing her right side

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I Am From Brooklyn and Haiti

Alexis, February 26, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, brooklyn, Harvest Collegiate High School, 2

I am from two-sided sinks, from Roku Tv’s and domestic eventual, endless sickening, I am from the dirty playground with...

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Where I’m From

Ian, February 26, 2021, Creative Writing, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, brooklyn, Harvest Collegiate High School, Taiwan, 0

I am from TI-30XS Multiview Calculator, from Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils, and Tv-RemoteI am from the backyard, basketball courts, and...

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Where I’m From

Ocean, February 26, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Where I'm From, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, poetry, showcase, Where I'm from, 1

I am from Ticonderoga Pencils, from Downy and Coat-Hangers I am From Battery Park, and the Blacktops in Central...

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I Am Shy

Raniyah, January 27, 2021, Fall 2020, Poetry, Psychology, Showcase, Where I'm From, The U School, Where Im From, 3

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I am from

America, January 18, 2020, Fall 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0

Please listen to my poem and let me know what you think.

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I Am From

Noemi, December 18, 2019, American Creed, Fall 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 0

I am from poetry books From the sweet smell of pumpkin pie, lifting throughout the house. I am from...

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About my life

Mohammed, October 10, 2019, Fall 2019, Showcase, Where I'm From, Park Slope Collegiate, 0

I am made of Saint Placid, With a white School Uniform More than 100 students standing in a courtyard...

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Hope After the Chaos

America, June 3, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Where I'm From, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 1

I am from the West CoastI am from the sandy warm beaches in CaliforniaFrom the beautiful sunsetsI am from...

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Holding onto Dreams

Julissa, April 1, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

I am from a quiet but also crazy community.I am from a nosy community, where anyone would...

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A Girl Named Zariya

Zariya, March 25, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 2

I am from #2 pencils and Junie B. Jones books. I am from the corner of the living room,...

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The Bronx

Erald, March 25, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 3

The Bronx where everything goes down we call it the jungle where in the day time the train is the loudest thing on...

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Chicken with Rice and Beans

Octavio, March 25, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from Fabuloso, from Bounty and Tide I am from the smell of weed roaming through the buildingwhere...

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Where I’m From

Malcolm, March 25, 2019, Poetry, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, Where I'm from, 0

I am from the noise filled Broadway Where car horns laughter and sorrow fill the air Im from the...

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Everlasting Star

Coleman, March 25, 2019, Poetry, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Where I’m FromI am from chairs paperAnd desksfrom the localPlaygroundfrom chocolate milkand ice creamI’m from the everlasting star thatIs...

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This is Where I’m From (or so I think)

Stephen, March 19, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, Where I'm from, 3

If I said I was from a place that no longer exists,a place that gave existence to so manywho...

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Home

Sapphire, March 19, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am originally from Brooklyn, where houses and apartments are near each otherThere’s local stores are on every cornerI...

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Everything You Can and Cannot See

Abi, March 14, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Okemos High School, 4

I am from the soil underneath the groundAnd the light from the skyI am from the people you see...

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I am From

Paxton, March 14, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, #KMS, #What'sPoppin, education, family, Martin Luther King Jr Middle School, 3

I am from my dads scrambled eggs in the morningFrom Nike and Louisville SluggerI am from a big house...

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I am From

Zane, March 13, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Writing & Communication, @zane_liebert, #IAmFromPoem, Martin Luther King Jr Middle School, 4

I am From Basketball,From Spalding and Nike,I am from the old house covered in bushes, red big with a...

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I am

Mady, March 12, 2019, Creative Writing, Fall 2016, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Writing & Communication, creative writing, Okemos High School, poems, 0

I am from sneakers on soft grass on a dewy morning,from the steady rhythm of breathing and fresh air.I...

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Moments

Naveen, March 1, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Writing & Communication, Martin Luther King Jr Middle School, 0

I am from waterFrom Fiji and AquafinaI am from the chair overlooking the ocean, sparkling, and cool...

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Where My Family and I Live

Angelina, February 28, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

I am from a bedfrom Mattress Firm.I am from my bedroomWhere i used to played for hours.I am from...

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Please Don’t Read This

Oliver, February 28, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

If I said I was from a New York boroughwhere there’s light in the day and night,would you know...

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“Of Course Not”

Omar, February 28, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

I am from Baby Wipes and BroomsFrom a baby who endlessly tears them out of their proper placingI am...

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40.7128° N, 74.0060° W NYC

Jillian, February 27, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

They said they liked my “personality” that I am a characterthey always wanted to know where I was fromIf...

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From Kickball and Tire Swings

Kiran, February 27, 2019, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, poetry, Where I'm from, 1

I am from mud pies, old stone walls and leaf-buried granite boulders, kickball and the tire swing and skates...

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I Am From

Angela, November 27, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Health Sciences High and Middle College, 4

I am from dark brown eyes, from long brown curly hair and from bad tan lines I am from...

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Where We’re From

Janet, November 15, 2018, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2018, Media, Photography, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Health Sciences High and Middle College, whereimfrom, 0

Here is some of the highlights from our poetry. We hope you enjoy it. Fondly, The HSHMC Independent Surgeon...

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Paranormal

Dust, October 30, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 2

I am from green and red I am from the land of rice I am from the Roar of...

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I’m From a Dominican Mother

Crismeylin, October 18, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, Where I'm From, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1

I am from Dominican Republic where in the morning you wake up with El escandalo de la guaguita announcing...

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Where I’m From

Maria, September 10, 2018, Powtoon, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 4

I am from a pink hijab and pink sneakers, from colorful fabric from Telco and praying at home...

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Historias de Aventuras

Maria, September 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 0

I am from Levantarme temprano y escuchar los gallos de mis vecinos cantando y al levantarme de mi cama...

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Un Poco De Mi Vida

Jenifer, September 3, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 0

I am from… Cuando entras a mi casa puedes encontrar cuadros de fotos de mi familia, también puedes encontrar...

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Un Perro Que Parece Un Trapeador

Eduardo, September 2, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 0

I am from My PS4 que me quita el aburrimiento Y los juguetes tirados de mi sobrino Aiden También...

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Vamos Brincando Con Las Piedras Que Había

Claudia, September 2, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 1

I am from ama ya me voy A dónde vas tan peinada? A quien le pediste permiso? I am from...

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Siempre Conmigo En Todo Momento

Samantha, September 2, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 1

I am from Legos y juguetes tirados de mis hermanos, por toda la casa y los cuartos de mis...

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Trabajan Duro

Veronica, September 2, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 0

I am from mi Flat Screen TV donde veo Acabatelo mi programa favorito de las tardes. I am from...

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Mas Que Satisfecho

Rolando, September 2, 2018, Fall 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Orange Cove High School, 0

I am from mi familia tan honrrada por eso siempre la sonaba y luego me despierta mi misma familia...

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Empty Candy Jar

Huiwen Li, July 26, 2018, Poetry, Powtoon, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I am from building blocks and candy jar with no candy in it, from baby dolls and...

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Where I’m from

Munisa, July 23, 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 2

I am from a home of love, from beautiful gardens that we have I am from the warmth...

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The Street of Philadelphia

Alexis, July 20, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, The U School, 0

The powerful, painful and unpleasant streets of Philly Is what many call me I watched your mother grow up...

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Germantown

K, July 20, 2018, No Poverty (Economy), Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, The U School, 0

I’m from Germantown where you get killed just for looking at somebody Where you sell drugs for your hustle…...

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My Life

Nayelin, July 18, 2018, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, 2

I am from my native country the Dominican Republic, the United States, the Bronx. I am from Jose (my...

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Who I Am and Where I’m From

Paul, July 17, 2018, Poetry, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I am from the United states, from NEW YORK in a city called the Bronx. I am from Willy,...

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My Favorite Places , People and Things

Jai, July 17, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 3

I am from mobile, from technology and battery, electricity. I am from the Garden that smells always fresh. I am...

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You want to know about me?

Eliezer, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I am from Guerrero,México between Puebla,Mexico city and Oaxaca. I am from Macario(Father),leonarda(Mother), Gustavo(Brother), Esmeralda(Sister), Elvis(Brother), and Kael(Brother). I...

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Arancha’s Where I’m from

Arancha, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I’m from Spain , the country I left when I was 9 years old. I am a New Yorker...

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My sweet inside origin

Tania, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 2

I am from pictures, from Adidas and Bachata I am from the the smell of cupcakes…sweet and buttery I...

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Learn more about who I am and where I from

Oswaldo, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I am from Washington Heights my home I am from Reynaldo(dad), Hermelinda(mom), Alexis(brother), Jazlyn(sister). I am from celebrating Christmas,...

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My experiences, my treasure.

Mame, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 1

I am from the pink lake and slaves’ house, from sabar and thiebou djeun. From the 200m2 straw hut...

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Sacrifice, Hunger, Excitement, and Gratitude

Madjiguene, July 16, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Where I'm From, New York City Writing Project's 2018 ELLs Academy, 2

I’m from Dakar, Thiebou dieune and Yassa au poulet I am from Manhattan, loud, crowded, always moving fast. I...

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Striving

Charnell, June 26, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, Teen Writing Camp - Lehman - 2018, 0

I am from Nicetown from broken doors and black pots and pans. I am from trips to the park...

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Here to stay

Parmenus, June 24, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from a city of love A city where success is what all dream of I’m from a...

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From WWII and Earthquakes

Rania, June 23, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from from beautiful tapestries and sarongs I am from warm positive auras and a hardworking, ambitious atmosphere...

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Planted by Grandma

Mia, June 19, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from baby doll from my toy box inside a tote I am from the smell of fried...

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Anything we wanted to be

Darius, April 24, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from speakers that played the oldies music all day from instruments laying on the floor when we...

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Bonsai and Cats

Jaren, April 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

I am from crayons, from canvas and ink. I am from nights and moonlight and open windows. I am...

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Philly Born and Raised

Naila, April 13, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from Philadelphia from my mother and my father South Philly born and raised I am from “I...

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Hurt kept us together

Jade, April 4, 2018, Fall 2017, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

I am from hurt from hate and love I am from carelessness and judgement I am from...

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I am from Old Memories

Vincent, April 3, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from old memories from the Nintendo DSi to a Windows 10 Desktop I am from a cold...

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Limited Individuality

Hala, April 3, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from the untouched chandelier hanging in the dining room from the black wooden coffee table and the...

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Unity in Separation

Devine, April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from my old Mickey Mouse T.V. from lost yellow Kool-Aid straws and abandoned McDonald’s toys I am...

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Where I’m From

Juanamarina, April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from fine china from knitted dolls and Barbies I am from the brick house across from the...

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Forgotten Nostalgia

Najm, April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from a busted toy chest, and a shared bed and a broken Dell desktop. I am from...

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Where I’m From

Zoe, March 13, 2018, Creative Writing, Happiness, History, Memoir, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, Stories, Where I'm From, Writing, Okemos High School, poetry, 1

I am from Nestle Crunch bars, from Airstream and Herman Miller. I am from the crystal-clear panels that let...

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Where I’m From

Joseph, February 16, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, Okemos High School, 4

I am from flowers, from MiracleGro and gardens. I am from the yellow and bricked house with the blazing...

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Where I’m From

Meless, February 2, 2018, Creative Writing, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, Carver, 8

I am from a land of harvesting hands, from a land where the greens of the lushes grass are...

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Where I Am From

Autumn, February 2, 2018, Family, Love, Poetry, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 3

I am from a home of love from books and funny faces I am from warmth and comfort and understanding...

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Where I’m From Poem

Hui, February 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

Where I’m From I am from family albums from instruments and sports I am from a warm, comfort and...

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Where I’m From

Chea, February 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 2

I am from butterflies roaming the air, from broken bikes and flooded streets. I am from rice that sticks...

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Where I’m From

Jaylin, February 1, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 2

I am from my silver necklace From soccer balls and cartoons I am from “poor and broken-down houses” From...

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Where I’m From

Shahadah, February 1, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 4

I’m from a small Muslim household. I am from a household where we treasure our Quran and Prayer rugs....

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Where I’m From

Emily, November 13, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, Where I'm From, whereimfrom, 4

I’m from bleak winters and sizzling summers I’m from clouds of pollution dusting the valley and billows of snow...

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Joyful and Awful Memories

Humera, July 19, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2017, Where I'm From, 3

I am from that place when I drive bicycle first time and I fall down so badly. I left...

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I’m not Mexican, but I like their food

Santiago, July 17, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2017, Where I'm From, 5

I am from photo albums of my family. I am from family mementos from weddings. I am from pictures...

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I am from sports

Raymond, July 17, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2017, Where I'm From, Summer 2017, Where am from, 5

I am from Books I read sometimes Papers that are important to me are all over the place Electronics...

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Future Thinking

Ishak, July 17, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2017, Where I'm From, Summer 2017, Where I'm from, yemen, 1

I come from Yemen It’s my love, the heart Like when the blood...

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No Longer Forgotten

Maddie, May 3, 2017, Creative Writing, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 4

I am from honey, From Sheffield and Kings, I am from the water leaking from the mouth of the...

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A Family of Lies

Skylar, March 29, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 7

I am from the basketball court, from roaring crowds and the swooshing sound when the ball hits the net....

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From Nothing to Everything

Stardazia, March 25, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 5

I am from the different designer cups stolen from a variety of places from the coconut oil used in...

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Where I’m From Poem

Jimmy, March 24, 2017, Creative Writing, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 3

Where I’m From by Jimmy Budd I am from football gloves, from Nike and polyester. I am from cold...

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Where I’m From

MacKenzie, March 21, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 4

I am from lightbulbs, from Pepsi and sunshine. I am from the rambunctious, comfortable, blue house with the large...

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Where I’m From I.S.O.

Autumn, March 11, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 9

I am from ripped old blue jeans, from dirt and hard work. I am from the big red barn....

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Where I’m From

Alli, February 24, 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2017, Where I'm From, 9

I am from lightning bugs in mason jars, and wet feet from the dewy night time grass. I am...

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The Reader’s Opinion

Itzel, February 10, 2017, Call to Action, Creative Writing, Poetry, Point of View, Where I'm From, 0

In my opinion… i feel like we should always stay true to ourselves … We shouldn’t change for anybody...

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Where I’m From

Julius, December 1, 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 8

I am from Mysoline and jugs of water I am from the driveway made of black tar, hard as...

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Still Learning

Rosamary, November 30, 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 10poems, 9

I’m from faux leather couches I’m from cold tile floors I’m from tall trees and the faint sounds of...

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Being There

Leslye, November 23, 2016, Latino Power, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 7

I am from New York, Manhattan, not from the city where you see all the city lights. I am...

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The Good, the Bad Days

Rocky, November 22, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 3

I am from Kelloggs in the kitchen and Clorox bleach for milk The bed where I jump and flipped...

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Jamming, Glistening, Smothering, and Singing

Ymani, November 22, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Showcase, Voting, Where I'm From, 0

I am from jamming boxes and endless sunlight I am from glistening glass and constant rainfalls Tia’s fruits growing,...

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A Huge Tree

Alejandro, November 22, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 1

I am from Umbrellas, Pond’s Cream and Valeriana. I am from choo-choo trains to Flying Kites that...

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Possibilities

Matthew, November 22, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 10poems, 1

I am from the sweat off my mother’s brow From the late night arthritis, shaking to feed our hungry...

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Rice Pudding

Dylan, November 21, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Nature, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 3

I am from rice, milk, and sugar (rice pudding) I am from where the aromas engulf the air, With...

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Taking my breath away

Olivia, November 21, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Rights, Showcase, Where I'm From, 0

I am from animal life, fashion, beauty, and culture I am from fake cellphones that have makeup inside to...

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Impossible ideas made real

10193243, November 21, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, History, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 0

I am from the scones my mom makes on cold, winter nights. I am my dad’s impossible ideas...

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A Story to Be Told

Ajonea, November 9, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 2

I once had a friend, That friend...

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Welcomed in a Not So Welcoming City

Zachary, October 31, 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 5

I am from the wood table, from the living room furniture. I am from the nerf guns and skateboards...

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Not to worry

Johanna, October 31, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 2

I’m from family reunions every Christmas, From playing with my cousins every afternoon. Water guns and pillow fights, A...

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Drama Queens

Elliot, October 31, 2016, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 6

I am from Shrek DVD’s and bleach I am from the swamp with the weeping willow whose branches sagged...

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Not Knowing

Christopher, October 31, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 0

I’m from touch screen laptops I’m from the iPhone 6S and touch screens I’m from my father’s garden on...

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Welcomed

Hailey, October 31, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 4

I am from documents and lawyers. From genes I do not know. As a newborn introduced to a family,...

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Where I’m From

Ajonea, October 31, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Where I'm From, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

I am from thanksgiving and Christmas eve, From whenever you go to grandma’s house you eat From he’s my...

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Where I Am From

Dyane, October 14, 2016, Family, Poetry, Where I'm From, family, Oakland, whereimfrom, 3

I am from Oakland A place where everyone wants to do drugs and be thugs A place where gunshots...

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i am from

Nijia, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 1

i am from were my people don’t know there people and we’re all not treated as equal i don’t...

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I’m From

Mercedes, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 0

I’m from Oakland California where every one tells you ” BE SAFE” after they see you I’m from a...

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Where I’m From

Carlos, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 1

Im from oakland yea Dimond and Mcarthur across the street where they shot a lil girl I’m from a...

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Rough and Tough

Cristhoffer, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, My life, 2

I am from a poor country that’s thrown down the floor where gangsta say they rule but they look...

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Where I’m From

Mark, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, Oakland, whereimfrom, 0

A young black man in Oakland Where people can mess up and go to jail People don’t believe they...

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Where I’m from

Jacqueline, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, Where I'm from, 3

I’m from Oakland. Where lil’ gamers claim stuff they ain’t about Where they wanna run games on lanes But...

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Where I’m From?

Jacqueline, October 12, 2016, Fall 2016, No Poverty (Economy), Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, 1

I’m from Oakland. Where lil’ niggas claim stuff they ain’t about Where they wanna run games on lanes But...

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Faith in Us

Stephanie, October 9, 2016, Family, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, Faith, 7

I am from Oakland, CA where people get shot and killed. I am from “who cares” and selfish. When...

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Unlike Any Other

Quest, October 8, 2016, Friendship, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 6

I am from Oakland The place I have lived all my life A city unlike any other Where everyone...

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Where I’m From

Patrisha, October 7, 2016, Drugs, Fall 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Psychology, Rape Culture, Showcase, Stress, Violence, Where I'm From, 0

I am from a used to be drug-abused, so now she needs the drug use From an older brother...

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Proving Them Wrong

Adriana, October 7, 2016, Crime, Fall 2016, Family, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Quality Education, Race Relations, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, 0

I am from ghetto city Oakland Where it’s a very diverse place Where us Mexicans are a threat to...

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I’m from Oakland!

Bladimiro, October 7, 2016, Fall 2016, Guns, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Violence, Where I'm From, #ArtfromOakland, Oakland, Poem, Where I'm from, 4

I’m from the town, where being yourself isn’t good enough. I’m from the lands where it all goes down,...

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Like No Other City

Tamara, October 6, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, Oakland, 7

I’m from east Oakland born and raised where it’s a miracle if you make it out at the age...

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Where I’m From Poem

Jose, October 6, 2016, Crime, Fall 2016, Guns, Police, Violence, Where I'm From, #oakland #thetown, whereimfrom, 0

I am from Oakland Where people do drugs and get robbed at night Where you here gunshots and sirens...

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Where i’m from poem

Jennifer, October 6, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 0

I’m from oakland I Come like my life is picture I Came from my family Were we are all...

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Gunshots

Destiny, October 5, 2016, Bullying, Guns, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, poetry, 4

I am from Oakland, CA I am from a world where the only thing you hear is gunshots wherever did you...

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Blessings

Maxwell, October 5, 2016, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Drugs, Fall 2016, Poetry, Race Relations, Repentino., Showcase, Stress, Violence, Where I'm From, 2

I’m from Oakland where people do drugs and do not give a rat when they pop yo. I am...

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Opening Doors

Elon, October 5, 2016, Poetry, Showcase, Where I'm From, Poem, Where I'm from, 7

I am from Oakland. Land of the hyphy. Where I play ball and most of the people all like...

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Who am I ?

Pricila, October 5, 2016, Family, Latino Power, Race Relations, Where I'm From, #latinopower, 6

I am the youngest out of four kids also known as the black sheep I come from a...

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Where I’m From

Kalolaine, October 5, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 1

I am from Oakland from a family of 7 who puts God first, If I’m not mistaken I attend...

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I am from Oakland

Julianna, October 5, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 1

I am from Oakland Where no one thinks a girl can can make it. but, every opportunity I get...

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Proud to Be

Edwin, October 5, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, poems, Where I'm from, 1

I am from Oakland . A place that has violence on any street you cross. I used to live...

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I Am From

Patrisha, October 5, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 0

I am From I am from a use to be drug abuse, so now she needs the drug use...

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“I am From”

Jade, October 4, 2016, Beauty, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2016, Family, Happiness, No Poverty (Economy), Poetry, Stress, Where I'm From, #Mystory, 0

“I Am From” I am from the hood When young ladie walk down the street And the men ask...

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Making It

Aunesha, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Quality Education, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, 4

Living life in Oakland where the way we express our anger by killing each other on the streets Blacks...

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She Does What a Man Can

Phatima, October 4, 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, Poem, poems, 6

I’m from Oakland I’m from the “deep east” From gun shots and sideshows From kids dying and mammas...

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Not the Same

Semon, October 4, 2016, Poetry, Race Relations, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, Conservatism, Oakland, poetry, 5

I’m from the city of Oakland, California. A city where your use of freedom of speech can get you...

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Where I’m supposed to be

Cindy, October 4, 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, memyselfandI, 5

I’m from Oakland The three and the six On the wires of electricity Always a pair of kicks ...

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Trying to find the right path

Alexandra, October 4, 2016, Family, Friendship, Poetry, Repentino., Violence, Where I'm From, high school, Oakland, Poem, poetry, skyline, 7

I am from a city where people hide their feelings where people don’t believe in self-pity where people...

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On the Low

Lorena, October 4, 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Where I'm From, Oakland, Poem, poetry, skyline, 4

I am from days of happiness and laughter but it all goes away the day after Every time I...

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510, 94606

Joselyn, October 4, 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, california, emotional, latina, mexican, Oakland, poems, poetry, poetryslam, real, spokenword, whereimfrom, 4

I am from two Stuck in between because I don’t fit in any shoe I am from simple rhymes...

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Oakland Livin’

Miyako, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, Oakland, salt lake city, 3

I am from Salt Lake City , Utah the state full of Mormon whites I am from big houses...

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Happiness before Silence

Mei, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Stress, Where I'm From, stress, 2

I am from a place of darkness and light. I am from a place where everyone seems all right...

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Behind the Curtain

Robynne, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, family, 0

I am from Oakland, California but not the one people know the one that is hidden behind a curtain,...

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Where I’m From

Sam, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Happiness, Stories, Stress, Where I'm From, #confidence, #importance, #selfworth, 0

I am from Oakland, CA A place of different colors and creatures I am from a city of individuals...

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Love and Hate

Angie, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, 1

I am from Oakland. Where people ask me how I got to live in the hills, when I’m from...

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Trynna Make It

Nomar, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, Where I'm from, 2

I am from oakland Where you here gun shots daily I am from a family of six Where there...

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Where I’m From

Isabella, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 1

I am from a place I can’t call home Waking up in the morning To another day of hate...

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No different from yours

Ruqayah, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Religion, Where I'm From, muslim, poems, 1

I’m from a place where I couldn’t go anywhere with my mom without hearing someone call her a towel...

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Staying with the Fake

Natalia, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Where I'm From, Oakland, 1

Oakland, California is the city, Don’t have to beg no one to be with me, All you got yourself,...

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Where i’m from…

Ray, October 4, 2016, Fall 2016, Where I'm From, 0

I’m from deep east Oakland,the land of the slide shows. Smelling the rubber tires burn,and where gunshots are considered...

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