I am From (An Original Poem Examining Childhood)
I am From
I am from the blossoming Crabapple tree,
the Dogwood, the Pine,
and thorns in my feet.
I am from broken bones in the backyard
and a castle's stone wall.
I'm from periwinkle and wicker wood,
from Hoppes No. 9
and Chanel No. 5
I am from hide and seek
and TIPS on the trampoline
from seaweed dancing in the lake
and a pool shaped like a jellybean.
I am from early morning woods and
"Hush, you'll scare the deer."
I am from pressing Papa's bullets.
I am from Catholic school fear.
I am from magic circle, magic keys,
from a race around the world
and a knobby wooden Shillelagh.
I am from Irish lullabies and strong German pride.
I am from "Ishkabibble" and "Biscuit,"
from three brothers raised by wolves
and a string of names
called before my own.
Lovely poem @deemarie. You write very well. I have followed you and hope you will check out some of my poetry as well. Take care. :)
Thank you so much! :) This vulnerability with my writing is still very new and very uncomfortable for me, so it means a lot! I will definitely follow you back, I love reading other people's poetry-- It gives you an insight into a person you may not get otherwise
I just self-published my first book of poetry and it's all very raw and emotional to me. It's about love that I have lost, mistakes that I have made, and faults that I have...it takes bravery to put those feelings out in public. I congratulate you for doing so. Keep bleeding onto that page. :)
I really like the way this was put together. It made for a nice effect. Good work.
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