Where I'm from

Where I'm from poetry has become the latest fad in high school class rooms across America. Seeing these poems made me want to attempt to write one. So here goes.

I'm from Kentucky

where the fields are full of cows 

and driving behind tractors is an every day occurrence.

I'm from hospitals 

where medical tests and conditions are both labeled with letters.

I'm from volleyball 

where team work is crucial 

and culottes are the standard dress.

I'm from convention

where your clavicle is covered 

and you abide by the six inch rule.

I'm from Barbie dolls

where you can be who you want to be while wearing 100 pairs of shoes.

I'm from homeschooling

where parents are overprotective, 

social skills are low, 

and self motivation is high.

I'm from heart conditions 

where red is the color proudly worn.

I'm from giraffes 

where being awkward is okay 

and learning to walk just takes a little longer.

I'm from EKU 

where Daniel Boone stands tall 

and everyone knows the power of maroon

I'm from church 

where the youth group are your best friends, 

potluck dinners are a delicacy, 

and vacation bible school is the highlight of your summer.

I'm from kitty cats 

where having 13 kittens at once doesn't make you a crazy cat lady 

and squeezing them too hard results in terrible consequences.

I'm from astronomy

where you know the difference between a constellation and an asterism 

and journal about it with your daddy.

I'm from adventure 

where road trips are often 

and you never know what's coming next.

I'm from zebras

where stripes are invisible, 

but scars are not.

I'm from 4-H 

where Jabez is home 

and everyone bleeds green.

I'm from sisterhood 

where only she understands your parents like you do, 

late night talks are mostly about boys,

and making chocolate milk happens in your mouth.

I'm from a selfless mama 

where late night projects are her specialty 

and driving across the state occurs weekly.

I'm from a sweet daddy

where cats are the funniest thing on earth,

cheering you up when you're crying is done by telling corny jokes, 

and an obscure, new hobby pops up annually.

I'm from a funny brother-in-love

where I have my own personal hitman 

and everyone laughs at biscuits and mustard.

I'm from friendship 

where secrets are shared, 

jokes are made, 

and you always have a shoulder to cry on.

I'm from Jesus 

where sins are forgotten 

and love is unconditional.

I'm from everywhere

where experiences make you who you are

and there is no one you would rather be.