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Growing Up

October 2, 2013
By AnnaBanna429 BRONZE, Warren, Michigan
AnnaBanna429 BRONZE, Warren, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"Consistency and hard work equals success. You can't do anything half-assed and expect to do well." -Unknown


I come from
A family of cooks, mechanics and hair dressers
I come from
Riverview Hospital
I come from
Old 90’s movies, shows and cartoons
I come from
Taco, nacho movie nights and junk food nights

I come from
Five elementary schools and one middle school
I come from
DPS and Fitzgerald Public
I come from
One minory and mixed race schools
I come from
“There are only winners and losers.”
I come from
Being raised by a single mother

I come from
Inspiring coaches
I come from
Running at Mumford High
I come from
Loving sports
I come from
A large track family
I come from
Starter guns and whistles

I come from
Good grades and hard work
I come from
Rap, hip-hop, and pop music
I come from
Barbies and Power Rangers
I come from
Playing until the street lights came on
I come from
The last of the good life


The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this poem when I was at home and thought about my English homework. My teacher told us we had to write a Litany Poem for homework. I was sitting on my bed when I started thinking about what I can remember about my life.

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