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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Where I'm From...

When you write "Where I'm From" poems from a personal perspective, you can articulate and appreciate what is special about your cultural background. This activity builds community and integrates your home lives and individual voices into our digital classroom.


I’m from the sandy coastlines of southeast Georgia
Where the sunset kisses the Atlantic goodnight
And the moon rocks the tide back and forth.

I’m from fishermen casting probing nets in search of the ocean’s bounty
And crabbers casting ensnaring baskets to trap the king blue crab.

I’m from oyster beds that cut bare feet
And tangled fishing lines that snap at the jerk of a big one.

Where are you from?

26 comments:

  1. Digital Native:

    I am Anfernee the Digital Native. I'm the hip hoper,Madden gamer,loud speakers,Ipod touch,G.I. Joe,navigation systems,surround sound,flat screens,PS3,game linker,fantasy football player,technonician, I'm a craver for technology.

    So Come On!
    Keep Inventing!

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  2. I,m from a state where you smell peacches,peanuts,and cotten soon as you hit the border.
    I'm from 2 grandparents,that had ten children,that had 2 children and ones me
    I'm from eating mexican food every Friday.
    I'm from a hit dog will holla,
    I'm from a whole generation of Stafford's

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  3. I'm from Tifton Georgia.
    I'm from a dirt road with cows and deer.
    I'm from the photographs in my mommy's china cabnet.
    I'm from snakes crawling in the car.
    I'm from Shelling peas for fun.
    I'm from shooting squirrels.
    I'm from hunting with my daddy.
    I'm from canoeing in the flint river.
    I'm from the country.
    I'm from a family who cares deeply.

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  4. I'm from home cooked food.
    Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoe pie.
    from 12o'clock lunch rush
    and pea shelling.
    Big buildings and small houses.
    Atlanta and Columbus Georgia.
    Born and raised.

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  5. Hazkell Jonas

    I’m from Saturday’s books when mom takes us to the library to check out books “read when there is nothing to do just read”.
    I’m from Colombia (but born in Panama, Panama). Where my mother’s side of the family lives at and where my favorite desserts come from aroz con leche (rice with milk) and caramel yumm….
    I’m from Ingmar Jonas and Gregg Jonas. i'm from traveling hot summers.

    I’m from happy memorizes and sorrow ones too. I’m from bake once a week; I’m from the living room where my favorite spot in my entire house is at.
    I’m from two brothers and one sister that always have my back. I’m from my loving nephew Zadrian.
    I’m from 11.13.1996. I’m from the Scorpions. I’m from a loving family that cares about me

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  6. Where I'm From
    I'm from deep thoughts
    I'm from being left-handed
    I'm from family of many
    Being from forty-six genes
    Two hearts making one
    Making me the Human Being you see everyday
    I'm from hard work pays off
    But sometimes I'm not sure where I exactly come from
    That is my next major task

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  7. Iam shannon the digital native I am a 21 century myspacer,xbox360er,playstaion player a youyube listener, a facebook writer, a computer amteur,an ipod player,a psp ametur,a gameboy player,mp3 listener. Ineed action keep it moving I need a teacher whos fun outgoing likes to do fun things and not a lot of homework.

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  8. Good Morning Bloggers,
    Please comment under the appropriate post. The "Where I'm From" poems all need editing!!

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  9. I'm from Columbus,Georgia
    also known as the peach state
    I'm from Tina Torbert and Reginald Newsome
    I'm from the house on the hill with the huge tree stump and cactus plant in the yard
    I'm from the quiet room in the back to escape the noise

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  10. Im from a small town named Troy, Alabama. Over in that side of town you never really hear much.
    I'm from cows and chickens and lots of freedom in the wide open country side.
    I come from sweet potatoe pies and red velvet cakes. Fried chicken and collard greens are always filling my belly!
    I'm from crisp white aprons and kitchens that always smelled of food.
    I'm from yes sir and no sir. Yes ma'am and no ma'am.The adults got all of the respect. Period.
    I'm from country stores called IGA and Pinkards.
    From restaraunts called Grandma's Kitchen.
    I'm from "Down home. Down the street. Piggly Wiggly."
    Where I'm from, only the world knows. :)

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  11. I'm from Columbus,Georgia which is known as the peach state.
    I'm from Empress and Hernandez Hubbard.
    I come from thanksgiving feasts, fried chicken, pizza, chilli dogs, and other foods.
    I'm from the Doctor's hospital July 21st 1997.
    Where I'm from the world does know.

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  12. Where I'm from
    I am from celebrations of birthdays
    From people who didn't stuff from anyone
    From fruits and chicken
    I am from Winn Dixie and Publix
    From playing with little cousins
    I am from going to church and obeying my elders
    I am from family reunions and family parties
    From the black and white house
    Where I'm from everyone knows

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  13. Im from Nikema and Dj,from David a pesky brother.Im from Gramdma Cookie and my Aunt Janelle.
    Im from family Independence Days and big Thanksgivings.From sundaynight Fuddrockers,and eating with friends.
    Im from a grandmother who only remembered me and a grandma who just had a haert attach,and from an auntie who just died last year.
    Im from chinese food with my grandpa,and subway with my mom. From gross pigfeet,spinage,and BBQs too.
    Im from "The Lone Star State" and from "Go sit down somewhere."From David Sr. my stepdad and tinkerbell pillows and blankets.
    But most of all Im froma world of people,family,and friend all over the world.

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  14. jelicia says
    I'm from Columbus,Georgia which is the georgia peach state.
    I'm from Empress and Hernandez Hubbard.
    I'm from pizza, burgers, tacos, chilli dogs, and other things.
    I'm from the Doctor's Hospital.
    I'm from the big white house on Dorsey Dr.
    p4

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  15. Where I’m from
    I’m from HOT water and soap, I’m from taking a bath or shower every night, and from going to the store all the time.
    I’m from Sarasota, Fl, from a Jamaican family on a small island in the Caribbean on my father’s side. From their most famous curry chicken dish with rice and peas for dinner every other night. I’m from eating sardines, sawfish, and Ackee with dumplings, a delicious home-cooked meal, I’m also from spicy burn your mouth jerk chicken on special occasions, and from eating delicious Jamaican bun everyday for a snack.
    I’m from going on a trip up North all the way up I-75 to go see my grandparents and other family members.
    I’m from dancing for my sister to get money. I’m from: “if you keep cryin I’ma give you somethin to cry about.
    I’m from grandparents I’ve never met I’m from eating bratwurst and German family on my mother’s side.
    But most of all I’m from Roxanne Lewis, Ian Lewis, and Vanessa Lewis. My mother, father, and my sister.

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  16. Where I'm From

    I'm from cookouts, and fish fries
    Rice and bacon
    Freeze tag and relay races
    With four grandma's plenty of love to go around.

    I'm from Columbus to Tennesse
    Hiking to go-cart-riding
    Basketball to football.

    Grief to Happiness
    From death to birth
    When four turns to two so quickly
    But as my life goes by so slowly.

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  17. Where I Am From

    I am from the basketball courts of the ATL, from Foss Park and Flex Court

    I am from the musical Georgia peach smell of the Hilliard residence

    I am from the smell of tropical fruit the mangos, and peaches

    I am from meeting up every Christmas to give out gifts, and from being the best

    basketball player in the state, from Hornsby, and Hilliard.

    I am from getting homework checked every night and going to the gym every Sunday

    From practice makes perfect and live everyday with the pursuit of happiness.

    I am from the house of God I go to every Sunday of praise of the Lord.

    I’m Columbus, GA, and chicken and hot sauce on a nice Saturday.

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  18. Where I’m from

    I’m from the home of the Carolina diva.

    From having pictures taken of you almost as soon as you come out your mother’s womb.

    I’m from Marco and Clarisa Ryan.

    I’m from grandma’s lima bean and pork chop…

    From the Augusta mall

    I’m from that’s why you never get nothin’

    From Shaws creek Baptist church

    From I’ll give you a loan but, you’re gonna’ work it off

    Picking pine combs out of my grandpa yard

    I’m eating water melon almost as soon as it is in season

    From people tall people with beautiful dark velvety skin

    That I didn’t seem to Inherit

    I’m from big Fourth of July celebrations
    from daddy's lawn mowers constantly running
    This comment was posted by: Marlana Ryan

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  19. I'm from a tall brown brick house
    From two sisters and one brother
    I'm from Anthony Lock and Angela Reyonlds

    I'm from seeing family every summer
    From going to Virginia where my mom was born
    I'm from going to see my gretgrandmother and greatgrandfather
    From D.C. where my dad once stayed
    I'm from chicken once every week
    From the country where my gradpa stays
    From "Be quiet or I'll give you something to cry about"

    I'm from school every week day
    From family I don'y even know
    I'm from Columbus, Georgia
    From walking long ways

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  20. I am from the basketball courts of the ATL, from Foss Park and Flex Court. I am from the musical Georgia peach smell of the Hilliard residence. I am from the smell of tropical fruit the mangos, and peaches. I am from meeting up every Christmas to give out gifts, and from being the best basketball player in the state, from Hornsby, and Hilliard. I am from getting homework checked every night and going to the gym every Sunday. From practice makes perfect and live everyday with the pursuit of happiness. I am from the house of God I go to every Sunday of praise of the Lord. I’m Columbus, GA, and chicken and hot sauce on a nice Saturday.

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  21. Where I'm from

    I'm from burgers, chicken, and peaches
    Apples and grapes
    Basketball and soccer
    And love from my best and only sister.

    I'm from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Tennesee
    Utah, Kentucky, and England.
    Playing with friends
    talking with friends

    I'm from crying to laughing
    Pain to joy
    Births to deaths
    Peoples feelings come and go

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  22. I'm from Jacksonville,Fl
    most people call it the flower or orange state
    I'm from the Jacksonville beach
    that have calm and smooth waves
    I'm from family and friends
    who loves me very much

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  23. I am from the moderate temperatures of Columbus, Georgia. Where the peaches are sweet, juicy, and ready to pick. I was given life by Topica Crawford and Osvaldo Glenn.I come from talking and laughind all night with my family,from eating soul food to arroz con pollo(chicken and rice.I am from one big sister and a little brother who like to anoy me. That's what siblings are for,I am fron sports, swimming pools,and vacations.I was taught respect, politeness, manners, and intelligence. I'm from granparents who taught me correct table manners. I am from love!

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  24. Where I’m From
    I’m from every Christmas going to my grandmothers and my great grandmothers home.
    from Paula and Bruce Jones.
    I’m from soul food and sea food, from restaurants in different countries.
    from Columbus GA., Orlando Florida and Atlanta GA.
    from a huge family whose names are Erma jean, Eddie, Chris, Bryce, Lauren, Katrina
    And little sister and bay girl.

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  25. Where I'm From...
    I am from yes ma’am
    To whooping if doing wrong
    I am from Terri Lewis and James McNeill
    From Atlanta Ga
    I am from cousins basketball and volleyball games
    To pizza on Friday nights
    By Olivia M.

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  26. I am from Swagg and Polo
    To prizes if doing right
    And to whoopings if doing bad
    I'm from the collards and chicken
    To cornbread and sweet potatoe
    I'm from College Park and Mechanisville GA
    To basketball and football games
    And from church and southern cooking

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