Where I'M From

I’m from dirt covered knees 
and sweaty faces
I’m from playing in the sun
from dawn ‘til dusk
I’m from “being one of the guys”
playing sports in the mud pits of our backyards
I’m from striving to fit in
I’m from making mistakes
and learning from the consequences
I’m from going to parties
and staying out late
I’m from a shaky past
with an unknown future 
I’m from turning the bad into good
I’m from being the best I can be
and working hard to succeed
I’m from a family of survivors
supporting them through their fight with cancer
I’m from never giving up
on something you love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 26, 2014 at 10:21 PM
LIZZIE, Awesome Best of 2014 poem, and win.... Congrats.... Linda
Mehta Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 5:31 AM
Very very impressive expressions, congratulations on the win, Lizzie
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Inspirational poem Lizzie I can relate to the final 4 lines so much at the present time in my life - keep on fighting with them my friend - its a 7 from me and into my faves! congrats on your win:-)
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