I am from pigments and pencils, From Crayola and Windsor and Newton. I am from the creativity that sprouted in a 2-bedroom. I am from the ever-changing hues of petunias, And my emotions that change with the the seasons. I am from the undermining of my abilities, And my imagination […]
“Where I’m From” Poems
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I am from makeup , from Maybelle and Fenty where some may hide who they are . I am from the comfy couch at my mom’s house ( so fluffy and mellowing as it relaxes my thoughts ) I am from the Dahlia , the Azalea so bright and so […]
A Determined Light By: Andrea Malcolm I am from a city with lights that never dims, from big screen billboards and yellow taxis passing by. I am from the small brown bricks housing community known as the projects. I am from the cherry blossoms, the London planetrees I am from […]
I am from threads, from red heart and caron. I am from the tallest house on the block with the biggest mangoes hanging above. I am from the monstera plants growing even larger than me, the soil spilling over on the patio. I am from morning coffees and loud snorers, […]
I am from braided hair entwined with ribbons from the warm cup of champurrado filling the air with chocolate and cinnamon I am from the view of the Statue of Liberty to my left and the Manhattan skyline to my right I am from the marigold fields The bright orange […]
