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Where I’m From (Inspired By George Ella Lyon)

I am from extravagant Old Blighty,

from fish and chips and timely Big Ben.

I am from the luxurious cars under the skyscrapers.

(Rolls Royce, McLaren it tasted like fame and speed.)

I am from “ The Beatles” and “The Rolling Stones”

the pointy castles and famous landmarks

Whose generous royal family I remember.

as if they were my own.


I’m from LA Dodgers and UFC,

from hot deserts and moving a lot.

I’m from the social, caring, tired and the

out-of-breath,

from the world of travel and “ What in the tarnation?!”

I’m from close to my family

with a mix of love and fun

and ten cup stacks I can do myself.

I’m from tropical Florida and blistering Nevada,

beautiful Beaumont and eroded Arizona.

From the Great Grandma I have not lost

to the cool and happy memories,

used to keep me flowing throughout my life.


Under my bed was an old photo book

spilling bittersweet memories,

a happy trail of history

to drift beneath my dreams.

I am from those moments -

In purple before I became a dandelion -

I have not fallen from the love of family.


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