I am from Cawood Kentucky, from playing basketball and fishing.
I am from a small community and hanging out with friends.
I am from the mountains, and the trees in the back yard.
I am from waking up in the mornings and eating breakfast, from fighting with my siblings.
I am from long mornings trying to stay awake and going out to eat…Read More

WHERE IM FROM

I am from coal being mined deep underground to the sun as it peaks over the mountain tops.
I am from dirt roads and handshakes.
I am from the apple tree in the back yard, the rose bush at the bottom of the driveway.
I am from mamaw’s breakfast on Sunday morning to cornbread and soup beans in the evening.
I am from the box of papaws…Read More

WHERE IM FROM
I am from Sweet Tea, from after school practices, & naps.
I am from a three story red house at the end of the lane.
I am from the lilies, the garden.
I am from crybabies and brats, from be quiet & stop.
I am from Halloween & Christmas parties.
From below zero winters & hot summers.
I am from Sunday morning church service.
I am from…Read More

Where I’m From Poem

I am from front porches, from Cola and Pepsi.
I am from the big back yard at my moms house.
I am from the rose bush, and the honey suckles.
I am from Christmas songs, and hard workers, from Kris and Billy Joe and the Lewis’.
I am from the craziness and the…Read More

I am from a small town with big dreams. I am from Harlan County, from Grays Knob. I am from my grandparents, from Lynn and Harvey. I am from family and reunions. From chocolate gravy and homemade biscuits. I am from early Sunday mornings and late Wednesday nights. I am from the sunflowers, the dandelions. I am from forgiveness and happiness. From…Read More