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I Am From MAG

July 29, 2008
By WriterDancerLover GOLD, Fontana, California
WriterDancerLover GOLD, Fontana, California
15 articles 1 photo 25 comments

I am from
My green blankey and
Climbing out of my crib
From playing mermaid in the bathtub.

I am from walking my dog,
And the noise he made when I step on his tail.

I am from my sheep nightlight
And Blue’s Clues and the Berenstain Bears.
I am from spinning until
I can’t tell where I am and
Seeing the world upside-down.

I am from long days at school
And hurrying home to watch Pokémon.
From chocolate-chip cookies at
Grandma’s house.

I am from July days in the pool
And running through the sprinklers.
From my imaginary friends and
The games we used to play like
Doctor and patient and teacher and student.

I am from trips to the grocery store
And that time I fell out of the cart onto the
Sticky linoleum floor.

I am from the tap tap tap
Of my tap shoes that one week
That I decided to be a dancer.
I am from trying new things.

I am from rainy days
And board games,
Saturday cartoons and Cheerios.

I am from walks on the beach
And the sand on my feet,
And not wanting to go home after vacation.

I am from Barbies and Polly Pockets
From playing with my sister,
The other half of me.

I am from books and flashlights
And pens and paper.
From silence to screaming.

I am from tears on my pillow
And unanswered cries.
From holding your hand
And that look in your eyes.

I am from past and present
And dreams of the future.
I am from hard work and
Harder play.
And I am from writing down my thoughts
On a midsummer’s day.


The author's comments:
Recently I was thinking a lot about the good old days when i was just a little kid. This piece is mainly about some of my favorite things about my childhood, and it truly shows how i got where i am now.

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on Nov. 9 2010 at 5:08 pm
misunderstood11 BRONZE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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I LOVE IT. It reminds me of childhood and how childish i still am.

vnj6607 BRONZE said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 2:13 pm
vnj6607 BRONZE, Plaquemine, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
Yo

Your poem is so cute!  What's weird is that I have a poem with the same title. It must be a teacher scene. My favorite part that I could relate to is " I am from walks on the beach and the sand on my feet and not wanting to go home after vacation". I can definitely relate to that.

on Oct. 19 2010 at 1:00 pm
PrincessPea PLATINUM, Covington, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOCK ME OFF MY ROAD TO SUCCESS

thats cute. that actually makes me think about where i am from. not from hate but from enjoyment and things to do. GREAT PIECE OF WORK. VERY TALENTED INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ameezy BRONZE said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 7:40 pm
Ameezy BRONZE, Amory, Mississippi
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Wow this is so weird! My class did this  poem two weeks ago in English! It was such a fun poem to do. I might even put mine on here too! I love it! Good job :)

on Sep. 29 2010 at 11:38 pm
WriterDancerLover GOLD, Fontana, California
15 articles 1 photo 25 comments
What do you mean? I put me into this poem completely.

on Sep. 27 2010 at 1:21 pm
NothingButAli GOLD, Silver Lake, Indiana
11 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The best things in life are better left unseen. that's why we close our eyes when we cry, kiss, and dream"- Anonymous

you should have put your heart and soul into it. just for the fact its about you and your life. Show them what your made of (:

on Sep. 27 2010 at 1:20 pm
NothingButAli GOLD, Silver Lake, Indiana
11 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The best things in life are better left unseen. that's why we close our eyes when we cry, kiss, and dream"- Anonymous

you should have put your heart and soul into it. just for the fact its about you and your life. Show them what your made of (:

on Sep. 24 2010 at 9:03 pm
evdiamond BRONZE, Los Angeles, California
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this is really god:)

on Sep. 11 2010 at 6:58 pm
SaMiLoVe97 SILVER, Okawville, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
If it doesnt break your heart it isnt love, if it doesnt break your heart its not enough. Its when youre breaking down with your insides coming out.Thats when you learn what youre made of.-Switchfoot<3

Wow. I really really liked this.(: Brought back alot of wonderful memories.(:

So, thank you.(:


on Sep. 7 2010 at 7:05 pm
speech.write.crazy GOLD, Bailey, Colorado
19 articles 3 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can. Go for it and don't look back, go for things with your whole heart."

It made me remember playing with my sister when I was younger and how she would always make me be the prince haha. It's really good!

Please look at my work! Comments are appreciated!


on Sep. 2 2010 at 9:21 am
the_real_reggie_rocket BRONZE, Spostylvania, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"I like to move it, move it."-Anonymous

As I read your poem, I found myself picturing everything you did. I can relate to the cookies and Pokemon especially :) This is an amazing poem, so great job.

Baller22 GOLD said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 7:04 pm
Baller22 GOLD, New Albany, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
Every story has an end, but in life every end is just a new beginning!

check out my poems! please!

BeloveD SILVER said...
on Jul. 27 2010 at 9:11 pm
BeloveD SILVER, Gretna, Nebraska
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Favorite Quote:
If you love something, let it be. If it doesn't come back to you, it was never ment to be.

you tell her like is girl! power to the people ;)

on Jun. 11 2010 at 2:26 pm
hotpinkgrl96 BRONZE, Waterford, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Everyone wants to be happy, nobody wants to feel pain, but you can't have a rainbow without any rain
&+ I don't want to be your whole life..... Just your favorite part<333

Good Job, I had to do this is school also, I'll submit mine too(:

gymn88 said...
on Jun. 9 2010 at 8:43 pm
gymn88, Mattawan, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"People Never Change"

i love you poem.  i had to write an I Am From Poem for school and i would of put my heart and soul in it if i didn't have to present it to my class.

on Jun. 9 2010 at 11:10 am
livsinthecity SILVER, Toronto, Ontario
6 articles 13 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
Love means never having to say you are sorry.
-Erich Segal (in Love Story)

the whole poem stood out really good job keep it up!!

Hanna424 said...
on Jun. 4 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hanna424, Snohomish, Washington
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I love this!!! It really reminded me of the old days of childhood where the world is at your fingertips:)

on May. 29 2010 at 4:39 pm
moonshoescarly SILVER, Fontana, California
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Perfect reply. The whole purpose of poetry is to express something for yourself!

on May. 29 2010 at 4:32 pm
WriterDancerLover GOLD, Fontana, California
15 articles 1 photo 25 comments
Hi. I appreciate the comment, but I wanted to let you know that I feel like the words speak for themselves. I didn't want to spoon feed meaning to the reader. Everyone who reads this poem will have their own memories and senses rushing back to them, and that's the way I intended it. And I write for myself. If people want to read my work and enjoy it, of course they can. But it speaks to me and fills my own heart, and that's all I wanted.

on May. 28 2010 at 10:25 pm
moonshoescarly SILVER, Fontana, California
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The purpose is obvious. She appreciates these things provided by her family and peers. These memories make her who she is and give her life sentimentality.