Where I'm From
Where I'm From
I am from the the ones who go unnoticed,
from social anxiety and fear of acceptance.
I am from the middle.
(One sister on either side)
I am from the the loosing side
from the marginalized
from those whose opinions go unaccounted for
as if they weren't there.
I'm from the smell of snickerdoodle cookies
from my grandmas house at Christmas time.
I'm from the know-it-alls
and the teacher's pets,
from "I'm not arguing" to "well technically"
and I'm stubborn of course.
I'm from science and logic
from equations and the scientific method.
from my grandmas house at Christmas time.
I'm from the know-it-alls
and the teacher's pets,
from "I'm not arguing" to "well technically"
and I'm stubborn of course.
I'm from science and logic
from equations and the scientific method.
I'm from Tatooine,
a planet with two suns.
From the hours spent over the Star Wars franchise
to those spent on Marvel,
the eyes of my girlfriend glazing over talking about it all.
Rhythm always in my head,
drumming on every thing in front of me,
spending most of high school in the band room,
Never stop drumming.
I am from my stories.
I am
me.
Hi Alexander!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this poem, as it gives the reader a look into your life. The side I feel like you're showing is the growth from a quiet, nervous individual, to a more open one. The way you said you're stubborn made me laugh, as I am the same way as well, especially when I know I'm right. You also gave us an insight to your "nerdy" side, talking about Star Wars and Marvel, and I love the Halloween picture you included! It brings it all together.
Great post,
Yliana Alba
Alexander,
ReplyDeleteNice job establishing the introvert persona, as a fellow introvert I can really connect to these thought and feelings; I too am familiar with those hours spent in other worlds and spending too much of my free time in the band room.
-Shawn Eccles
Hello Alexander,
ReplyDeleteRight away I can see where you are coming from. Starting out, you are from the underdog that seems to facing defeat. An older and younger sister, there's just no winning there. I myself have two sisters, and at the end of any fiasco it always seems like I'm the one blamed. Despite these coming from the "loosing side" it seems like there was always a place of comfort during with your grandmother during Christmas. I have a similar comforting memories. Christmas was my favorite holiday, but it wasn't snickerdoodles that I looked forward to; it was our family's traditional Italian food that I found comforting. The rest of your poem seems to illustrate your rise from an underdog to the hero as you describe your passions and your willingness to express them. It seems like you have undergone a transformation throughout your like, but have not forgot how you have become the person you are today. I like that.
Thanks for sharing,
Phillip Tarantino
Hi Alexander,
ReplyDeleteWhat a very enjoyable poem describing you and your school life and interests. I am also from science and logic, so I come off as bit of a nerd or know-it-all to my peers. I especially enjoyed and related to the stanza of Tatooine and Marvel, as we both share similar interests. You started the poem coming off as an introvert, but you have grown throughout the poem as one who isn't afraid of his hobbies or interests, becoming more free as you accept who you are and where you are from, as it has molded you into who you are today.
Hey Alexander.
ReplyDeleteYou poem was really well written, it was cool seeing you talk about your thought process (scientific a logical), that exposes a lot about you. I really enjoy the Marvel and Star Wars franchise as well. I always wanted to learn how to play the drums but I never had the time , or I never made the time to learn. Thanks for sharing so much!
Cody Edgington