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What I Am From

November 9, 2017
By Jessic BRONZE, New Meadows, Idaho
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I am from
Sibling rivalry.

From
Garage sales and converse.
From
Large trees,
Rainy days,
Beach trips.
From
Harden and Henshaw.
From
Stubborn but caring.
From
Daredevil and hiking.
From
Foster lake,
Camping.
From
Lebanon, Oregon,
Spaghetti and crock pots.

I am from
The Big Family.

© Kristy H., Willow City, ND

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This piece was adapted from George Ella Lyon's "Where I Am From" poem.

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