Poetry Journal #9: Where I'm From Poem

Write a "Where I'm From" Poem like the one we composed in class that has an original title and at least four stanzas and at least 16 lines. Start by making lists:  things you see in your room, your home, your neighborhood, things you hear, things you eat, family members, ancestors, advice your family gives you, demands people make of you, music that surrounds you.  Remember to end the poem with a stanza that summarizes your message as a poet, and remember that this poem is all about giving your reader an impression of who you are and what has shaped you.