Where I'm From

We are learning about poetry in my Children's Literature class. We were assigned to write a 'cultural' poem that reflects the poem by George Ella Lyon called "Where I'm From". This is a poem to describe our home life: our yard, our home, family meals, our neighborhood, etc. and here is mine! =)

I AM FROM FAMILY FUN

By Ellen Gauthier

I am from family get-togethers

   Ice cream sundaes

   Mexican buffet

I am from family holidays

   Cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving

   Homemade yummy stuffing

I am from family sayings

   Always share, always care

   Love you always, my White Bear

I am from family gone

   Nana, Aunt Jayne,

   Grandpas, D.J.

I am from family goodnights

   Night, night, sleep tight

   Don’t let the bed bugs bite

I am from family outdoors

   Chickens, trees,

   Sahuaros, coyotes

I am from family indoors

   Artwork, crafts,

   Books, snacks

I am from family memories

   Tucked in boxes, under the bed,

   In my old closet, in the filled shed

I am from family fun

   Mom, Dad , Maggie,

   Andrea, Robert, Winnie