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Memories of Where I'm From

Explore the evocative journey through the memories and experiences that shape a person's identity, highlighting moments of joy, struggle, and resilience from coins to cornbread, from family dinners to spiritual rituals. This poem reflects the essence of diverse influences and poignant recollections that come together to form a unique individual.

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Memories of Where I'm From

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  1. Where I’m From By: David Williams

  2. I am from coins, from Little Bites and Aunt Jemima

  3. I am from the dirt clouds and trails and rocks in the alleyway.

  4. I am from the suits and ties, the blazer which restricts your movement and creates great posture.

  5. I am from cornbread and bug eyes, from Habieb and Bedford and Williams.

  6. I am from the push-over’s and fashionably late’s.

  7. From wearing nice shoes and wearing two jackets.

  8. I am from the cross and high tempo music every other Sunday. I am from the Holy Ghost and spiritual dancing.

  9. I'm from Queens, Brooklyn, West Philadelphia, corn Bread and cabbage.

  10. From the dog my dad lost to the blistering winter. The hot summers my dad worked for his dad for his first car, and the jelly bean grits breakfast my family ate.

  11. I am from high shelves filled with dust and memories where legacies were made, dreams were broken, tears were dropped, love was found and time was preserved.

  12. I am from everything…

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