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Where I'm From
I am from the outdoors
midnight crackling fires, meteors raining across the sky
from casting and reeling followed by a bass pulled from the depths.
I am from waking up with my friends,
making Culver’s runs, cracking jokes and Call of Duty...
from driving places on our own and hammocking over rivers.
I am from tires screeching like a seagull
and evening sunset rides through windy roads with my father.
From adrenaline as we race through the limb-chopped trees.
I am from days where there's nothing to worry about,
hours cruising the lake with friends.
From bumping Bob Marley and sunburned skin.
I am from visiting my grandparents on weekends
and seeing the smiles on their faces.
From going to baseball games and family get togethers.
I am from following my sister's footsteps,
trying to be half as smart as her.
From nights arguing with my parents about school.
I am from nights filled with emotions
and hearing to voices inside my head.
From friends and family comforting me.
I am from work and school
and going home to spend hours staring at my homework.
From tiredness, despair and stress.
I am from wondering if it’s all worth it...
living on this rock floating through space.
From spending my time working for something I’m never going to achieve.
I am from a family filled with hope and love
teaching me to remember my place on earth.
From people who want to see me succeed.
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