“Where We’re From”

A collection of “Where I’m From” poems by Mrs. Oqueli’s 7th Grade AVID class

2015

Where I’m fromBy: Gracie Abalos

I am from Jacksonville, where people are rednecksFrom braids and mud

I am from the big oak tree that blocks the sunIt sounds like squeaky courts and yelling

I’m from church on Sundays and soccer on Saturdays

I’m from sports and dogs

From the no good sneaky snake I’m from redneck town

From fried chicken and ravioli From the great grandma you never met

I am from four wheelers in the woods and falling asleep in cars from a long day

Where I’m from

By: Riley Barger

I’m from green backyardsand dirty clothes to clean.

I’m from tree’s to play in and to fall from. I’m from eating food with my brothers and digging into the chips

I’m from playing video games and fighting when I lose

I’m from dirty knees from tackle footballI’m from any type of laundry detergent to clean my Clothes when they get dirtyI’m from hot sunny days to go jump in the poolI’m from giving 110% every time I go to schoolOr when I’m in a gameI’m from dressing up for Halloween to scareThe little kids

WHERE I’M FROMBY: Kaci Botkins

I am from the outside noisesFrom the swing and the swing set

I am from the big mountains, And the big citiesIt felt like paradise

I am from the beautiful Yellow flowers - rosesThe apples off the tree

And the dogs on the stairsI’m from the car traveling

And the sleeping while we driveFrom my mom

And my dadI’m from a movie theater

And Friday night pizzaFrom the real Santa

And the Easter bunnyI’m from my sister telling me they weren’t real

I’m from my hometown the place I call home

Where the redneck voices and the party all nighters are

Where I’m From

By: Audrey ByrneI am from a peaceful blanket that is easy to sleep in.From being quiet then noisy and being small then big.I am from the Byrne and Abbot family.We can sometimes be annoying, and weird but I will always love them.Our family is like a sour patch.It tastes sour as in being mean to being sweat as in being nice.Our family is near a sign called Swansboro.It sometimes can be calm but it can also be noisy.I am from the birthdays and sadly funerals.From visiting my grandmas and nanas to being in hospitals.I am the oldest child and I will always be loved. Family is home

Where I’m fromJanice Cochran

I am from hair tiesFrom rainbows and RoxyI am from a trailerAshes and smokeIt felt like darknessI am from the oceanThe seaDeep and blueI’m from dancing and LacrosseFrom Tollie and RichieAnd myselfI’m from cooking And cleaning

From you can only trust yourself And never depend on a manI’m from no religionBelieving in nothingI’m from North CarolinaEnchiladas, green beansAnd air mattressesFrom the brownEyes of my momAnd the green eyes of my dadAnd pictures on the wall Being barley any pictures at allI am from hope for the next day to be brighter

Where I’m FromBy: Shane Coffield

I am from Basketball

From Filas to Underarmour

I am from the full house of loud yelling

I am from scary dark allies

So scared and lonely

But still I stay strong.

I am from the father’s day camping trips.

I am from laughter and good times.

From a hard childhood

To everything will get better soon.

Where I’m from

Gavin Cook

I am from squeaky courts, disinfectant spray, And hand sanitizer I am from the trees in my side yardGreen and they taste like green beans that no one will eatI am from apple trees and blueberry bushes Big and small I am from church on Sunday and laziness on Monday From Marie and Alan and him I’m from the sleeping and playing

From a marine And a firemen I’m from the bible that you readI’m from the Jacksonville hospital And cheese pizza And spicy hot wings From the rollercoaster that we road 7 times when my dad made us do itThe cleaning OCD momFrom the one perfect picture on top of the mantelI am from the family from Alabama Who rides four-wheelers everyday

Where I’m from

Jade Cummings

I am from the seaFrom silly clothes and girly shoes

I am from the green grass and loads of dogsIt sounds like jets going wild everyday

I am from the getting together meals and crazy peopleFrom Nicole and Melissa and Tayler Scott

From the quite downs and the go to your roomsFrom get good grades and always do your best

I am from Sunday lessons and playing in the sanctuaryFrom the craziness of my brothers

The weirdness of my sister

Where I am from

Alexis Green

I’m from a cluttered house,From broken hearts.

I’m a quiet place of sorrowThat is sometimes filled with happiness,

To hide what has been written.It feels like a heart being ripped out of someone’s body.

I’m from the tree of life,The flower of beauty.

Built of memoires that were once lost.

Where I’m from

By: Rashad Hill

I am from the Xbox 360From Mortal Kombat X and Street Fighter I am from the clean smell of awesomeness (Nice, cool, and healthy)It tasted very good I am from the dandelions Fun I’m from the happy and smart family From Mom and Dad

From being a good guy Not to Fail I am from God Sunshine’s and happiness From fun road trips and video game wars I am from the most awesome, coolest, spectacular family in the world.

Where I’m FromBy: Ian Horner

I am from the deep woods.

I am from the trees, and the roots.

From mother and father.

From the forgiving and caring.

I am from believing.

I am from stay strong.

From the devious and crazy siblings.

From pranks and games.

From pictures on the fireplace,

And hugs in the winter.

I am from a caring family,

Living in North Carolina

Where I’m FromBy: Nathan Hussey

I am from the Age of ExplorationFrom the Renaissance and, Martin Luther my dadI am from the North PoleWhere kids are over 200 pounds.It looked like they were in painI am from the BackyardigonsThe kids who go on adventuresCause they’re scared of the kids at schoolI’m from the stadium of North Carolina Panthers and the company who makes flavored waterFrom Call of Duty to Advanced Warfare and getting killed by 360 degree kidsAnd Mtn Dew keeps it goingI’m from the Sweet tea corporationAnd I have been living there for the past couple years.

From ChristmasAnd Easter I’m from the Halloween placeWhere people go to see the kids have fun!I’m from the a house alone in the desertIt’s the one that got burned down and I survived And this is just a jokeFrom the movie BabeThe movie is a pig trying to get friendsThe guy Babe Ruth raised this pigI am from the place called Pip where I was trained by the little Einsteins I can beat kids that try and I was born in the land called pip it.

Where I’m FromBy: Shelbee Justice

I am from big bouncy brown curlsFrom Coach Products and Walmart isles

I am from the parks with trailersJust small and big enough to call home

They looked like a broken heart put back together.I am from the roses in bloom,

The tall white oaks That are surrounded by bitter maples

I am from the 1 present to open at eve And the bright beautiful blue eyes

From Mary Jo and KevinAnd other ancient relatives I am from Florida beaches

And Georgia peaches

From “Tell the truth”And

“Keep your hands to yourself”I’m from Methodist and Baptist

I’m From the Palmetto stateFrom

Cheesy Biscuits and old time candyFrom the “When I was your age”

“It was 19...”To capture the moments that shine bright

I am from the ones who go on roof tops and scream“This is who I am”

Where I’m from Matthew Odom

I’m from the washing machine

From laundry detergent and water I went from a dirty shirt to a clean shirt It did not taste good I went to the dryer and was wet for minutes I’m at the dryer all wetfrom the dryer all warm and dryAlso tired from spinning in circles over and over.

Where am I fromNathan Plumb

I am from the Sun’s rays

From Dyson and FebreezeI’m from the carpet of a two story palaceShiny, Bold, It tastes of rich chocolate.I am from the oak tree, the rosemary bushThey’re they are left to die for I have left them.I’m from the marshmallow and red hair,From Woody to KimI am from the resourcefulAnd the MysteriousI’m from the little golden booksAnd great grandma’s jewelry,Shall be passed on.

Where I’m fromBy: Jorja Potts

I am from softball fields,From throwing and hittingI am from the kitchen, Cooking every night and everydayWind, grass it felt like fun

I am from the rose, The rose is a beautiful place no one ever comes to see From Christine and Bill and Kasi and Tyler I’m from weakness and strong

From Barney and DoraI’m from a Christian church reading biblesI’m from New York City Donuts and Pizza

Where I’m FromBy: Makenzie Proctor

I am from candy, movies and sweets.From blow pops and sweet tarts.I am from the hole dug for the pool.(It smelled awful and tasted even more so) I am from the tulips.The roses.So fine and lovely.I’m from the smart and wise.From books and papersAnd pencils.I’m from the flowersAnd trees.

I’m from the CowboysAnd the RaidersI’m from rollerblades.And ice skates From musicAnd songs From chess And other board games

I’m from flutes and violins and saxophones tooI’m from PA to NCFrom NY to NJDid I mention I’m alsoFrom Japan?

I Am From PoemBy: Cassandra Spencer

I am from very different parents

From computers to KleenexI am from counters and desksWhich is always one of the cleanestAnd it looked very nice with all of its neatnessI am from the treesThe grass and the annoying weedsIt’s winter so no longer green

Where I’m fromBy: Shannon Sullivan

I am from the earth Soft, gritty and welcoming It felt soothingI am from the woods Quiet and calm

Dirt, a kid’s best friend.

“Where I’m from”By: Justin Thorpe

I am from the 50 islandI am from the shoreI am from a dragon’s SkyrimWalking to the door

I am from the ice and stoneMade of muscle skin and boneI am from the 50 islandI am from the shore

I am from where war was madeWhere pearl boats were sadly sankI am from the gridironThe 1920’s phenomenonI am from the orange and blueA giant fire burning too

I am from the back thensThe will comesThe right nowsI am from the pastTo determineMy futureI am from the 50 islandI am from the shore

Where I’m from By: Wyheb Tokhli

I am from washers,

From Clorox, and laundry detergents I am from dirt under my patio

(Brown and dirty

It feels like a gooey worm)I am from working and short

I’m from smart And wise

From short as an elf And wise as a scientist

I’m from Greenville, North Carolina just like everyone else in my familyI am from Greenville, North Carolina and I am short, and wise

Where I’m From By Danielle Vance

I am from a church that eats a lot,From Vans to Toms

From a large 2-storie home,That’s bricks and boards

The green grass grows and azaleas grow on the bushFrom stocking stuffers,To stuffed mushrooms,

From Dad, Grandma and JoeyFrom roller skating adventures,

To motorcycling wonders

From ‘don’t cross your eyes” To the Baptist church

I am from going to Sunday school, Sunday church, Sunday night church and Wednesday church I am from Jacksonville NC ancestors in Ireland

From a stressed grandma To a worried grand child

From the pictures on the stare caseI am from the lack of my birth mom

To an awesome step-mom

Where I’m fromBy: Evelyn Wade

I am from Books

From action to mysteryI am from green backyards and warm beds To cool woods and soft grassIt sounds like kids playing and animals runningI am from the maple and the dog woodWith its smooth leaves and rough barkI’m from the dinners with family And playing catch with dadFrom mother, sister, and fatherI’m from going to church each SundayTo California every summer

Where I’m fromHunter Westerberg

I am from a baseball townFrom Easton and NikeI am from the 100 degree weatherCool days in the shade to hot days on the fieldIt feels incredibleI am from the dogwood The Pine TreesI am from the hunting and the fishingFrom Mom and DadI am from the funnyAnd athletic.

From “If you break it you buy it!”And “Never, ever smoke!”I’m from church every SundayPray every nightI’m from North Carolina Marine Corps BaseFrom steak and jerkyFrom Broken BonesThe deer HuntersAnd Deer campI am from the beach and the Base.

Where I’m fromBy Jolene Wiley

I am from the small town in PennsylvaniaFrom hunting and pick-up trucks

I am from the woods, which is a peaceful place to beIt sounded like a library

I am from the cherry blossoms and the mountains I’m from the going to see family and being insane

From Dad, Mom, and BrotherI’m from the bowling and book reading

From listening to anyone and to be a good girlI’m from Christianity and that I’ll be saved

I’m from Pennsylvania and Europe, Biscuits and gravyFrom the funniest of my uncles

The kindness of my auntsThe pictures under the bed

I am from a long line of Wiley’s

Where I’m FromBy: Abby Oqueli

I’m from small towns

And big farmsOpen skies

And Mountain ridges

I’m from the sounds of The echoey chaos of a gym

Volleyball tournaments every SundayAnd Dad’s pep-talks on life

I’m from a family ofWarm embraces

“you can do anything in lifeIf you try your hardest

And believe in yourselfs”And unconditional love

I’m from big adventuresTable full of too much food

Mashed potatoesAnd someone always on a diet

I’m from homework to lesson plansChalkboards to white boards

Being a student to teaching them

I’m from a brother who always laughsA mother who always answers

A father full of affectionAnd a husband who knows my heart

I’m from little doesn’t mean weakI’m from the seed planted

The makes me crave seeing the worldI’m from here and there and

Can’t wait to see everywhere.

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