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Where I'm From

February 8, 2011
By Raeosunshine SILVER, O&#39 Fallon, Missouri
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Raeosunshine SILVER, O&#39 Fallon, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
MY favorite quote from me, &quot;Live life outside the circle, because boxes are so boring.&quot;<br /> And A christofer Drew quote, &quot;spread the love; be the change.&quot;

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I am from family,
from laughter and family-get-togethers.
I'm from the pictures of lost memories
(longing, wishing
for the past times.)
I am from the trips to Grandma's
and the 'puppy dogs'
whose curly fur
cuddled up next to me.

I am from music and love,
from lessons and hugs.
I am from the creatives,
and romantics,
from One more time! and I love you!
I'm from dinner prayers
with an ending 'Amen'
and the loud voice I love to hear.

I am from Ricky and Charlotte's loving arms,
cookies, put-em-togethers and Grandma's chocolate hugs.
From sing-a-longs and hands and feet
from embarrassing stories
and the great love for a grandma.

In a little town,
there's a family
waiting to get together.
To laugh and hug and stay forever.
I am from the past, present and future
of the hectic life i live
and I keep the tradition going.

© Mary P., Norfolk, VA

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