Day 2 - Classwork shared

We had to write a poem inspired by George Ella Lyon, called "Where I'm From." Then we had to record it and upload it (I am working on this part) to our class VoiceThread.  I really liked this poem, so I thought I would share as my day two posting. (Only 98 to go. How many times to post in a row before it becomes habit?)

Where I’m From

(Inspired by George Ella Lyon)

I am from purple inked pens,

from journals and multicolored paper.

I am from the slobbery, wet kisses on the porch.

(Tramp kisses,

Wet and furry tickles.)

I am from the rose bushes

and the pecan tree

whose leaves whisper like wind

telling the secrets of the earth’s soul.

I’m from  gumdrops and computers,

from Linn, mother to me and the neighborhood.

I’m from safety

and open-mindedness.

I’m from Be yourself! and You are good enough!

I’m from seeing the face of God

in each living thing,

from the tiniest to the largest,

from the lost to the found.

I’m from Adrian with many footpaths

crossing the states to rest,

from prairie dogs to the Pacific,

from San Berdoo to the home of my heart.

Early travels creating wanderlust

with many trips to see

the grandeur of Paradise

on Earth.

Sent buzzing across the many miles

through fragile wires

pictures of family

connecting me to people

I have never known.

A rich past and present

weaving a tapestry for

my son’s future. 

by Trisha Bodine

3 June 2014