Where I’m From

Shehri’s Childhood

Shehri, October 31, 2022, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Where I'm From, identify, Park Slope Collegiate, 1

I am made of eating sweet paint chips off the wall as a child and being scared to tell...

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My Life in a Poem

Nicolle, October 28, 2022, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Where I'm From, Boring, homework, identity, My life, Park Slope Collegiate, 3

. I am made of staying in my room all day, doing my homework, and listening to music, while...

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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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