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Where I Am From

September 19, 2017
By Haydenfromwisco SILVER, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Haydenfromwisco SILVER, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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I am from the Friday night lights...
the piercing pressure and screaming stadium.
I am from my family nervously watching...
through two lost championships.
I am from family trips to Florida, Mexico, and Pennsylvania...
from playing in the pool to visiting my cousins.
I am from beach walks and shell collecting...
trying to squeeze out every last minute.

I am from a clean house like a gleaming mirror...
and a mom that cares.
I am from being the shortest...
and looking up to my older brother.
I am from a dad to play catch with...
as the summer comes to an end.
I am from “Make sure you’re on time...”
and “Don’t stay up too late.”

I am from weekend sleepovers...
with blacktop basketball and pepperoni pizza.
I am from the Packers memorabilia in my room...
and baby pictures in the cabinet.
I am from being the quiet one...
but the elephant at home.
I am from loving the game...
the Friday night lights.



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on Feb. 15 2018 at 10:21 am
guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.&quot;<br /> Proverbs 3:5-6

I love how you paint a picture with this! Beautiful wording, yet simple :)