"I Am" Abstract Poem
Okay, so last year for my English Class, I wrote an "I Am" poem for the poetry unit during 2nd quarter. It's a culmination of everything pulled from my childhood, to the abstract natures and rejuvenations of my well-being. It's very metaphoric but explains what I'm all about and the things in between. Enjoy
I am from country music,
from the Lysol smell in the family room.
I am from playing Fur Elise on the piano
and a public pool in my neighborhood.
I am from the smell of Italian food in the summer
and warm mittens in the winter.
I am from the batting cages with my father
and all the blisters that follow.
I am from the odoriferous air of stink bombs at the Methuen High School.
I am from flying out of two story windows reciting an Italian prayer
and doing hours of homework a week.
I am from Catholicism and Christmas
and Adam and Eve.
I am from celebrating Easter; not because of the candy.
I am from the leave-it-alones to the “be quiets”
and hot cocoa on a winter morning.
I am from Michael and Ann and Michael Jr.
I am from the camaraderie of Marching Band members.
I am from Italy, Sicily, and Ireland
and wandering aimlessly for hours at the Rockingham Mall.
I am from the sincere love of my friends
to the intermittent quarrels with my brother.
I am from being called countless nicknames
to babysitting my little cousins.
I am from tripping over my own feet
and snorting when I laugh too hard!
I am from my family tree filled with trust and honesty.
I am from living life to the fullest
and thanking God for the life I live.
I am from country music,
from the Lysol smell in the family room.
I am from playing Fur Elise on the piano
and a public pool in my neighborhood.
I am from the smell of Italian food in the summer
and warm mittens in the winter.
I am from the batting cages with my father
and all the blisters that follow.
I am from the odoriferous air of stink bombs at the Methuen High School.
I am from flying out of two story windows reciting an Italian prayer
and doing hours of homework a week.
I am from Catholicism and Christmas
and Adam and Eve.
I am from celebrating Easter; not because of the candy.
I am from the leave-it-alones to the “be quiets”
and hot cocoa on a winter morning.
I am from Michael and Ann and Michael Jr.
I am from the camaraderie of Marching Band members.
I am from Italy, Sicily, and Ireland
and wandering aimlessly for hours at the Rockingham Mall.
I am from the sincere love of my friends
to the intermittent quarrels with my brother.
I am from being called countless nicknames
to babysitting my little cousins.
I am from tripping over my own feet
and snorting when I laugh too hard!
I am from my family tree filled with trust and honesty.
I am from living life to the fullest
and thanking God for the life I live.
Such a good poem. You use good words. ^^
Skippy., June 23rd, 2008 at 02:27:17am
I love poems like this =] It captures all the quirks of your personality so well. Writing back on your childhood is quite nostalgic, eh? XD
"I am from Italy, Sicily, and Ireland
and wandering aimlessly for hours at the Rockingham Mall.
I am from the sincere love of my friends
to the intermittent quarrels with my brother."
That was my favorite stanza.
Kurtni, June 22nd, 2008 at 08:49:49pm
This was so sweet Liz
Great use of "odoriferous" by the way ;]
nyeh., June 22nd, 2008 at 07:48:07pm
Aw you guys, I'm glad it takes you all back to nostalgia and reminiscence. :hug:
Thank you all. <3
Deernt., June 21st, 2008 at 11:53:47pm
aw, really sweet and well written. made me remember tons of little fragmented bits of memories that i had forgot happened.
Miley Cyrus, June 21st, 2008 at 11:52:58pm
omg Liz this was so cute I want to do one :michelle:!!!
but omg the Lysol thing- totally something I share with you lmfaolmfao
JOOLS, June 21st, 2008 at 11:52:17pm
Thanks guys! :michelle:
<33
Deernt., June 21st, 2008 at 11:51:59pm
That was really great and creative
Sort've a bittersweet feeling. Nostalgia, really. I really liked it. :D
Macfadyen, June 21st, 2008 at 11:51:57pm
:mihchelle:
Awh, Liz I love it. You write so well. :D
Garrett Hanlund, June 21st, 2008 at 11:49:08pm
wtf we did one of those too unoriganl school teachers
It's very good though, much better then mine if i recall correctly xD
Mycophobia, June 21st, 2008 at 11:49:03pm