i am from the counter
from spoons and knifes
i am from the wood
smooth but old
i am from the oak tree
the massive oaks
whose long gone limbs i remember
as if they were mine

WHERE I’M FROM
I am from my moms great breakfast, from eggs and sausages.
I am from the green grass in my backyard.
I am from the rose bush, the maple tree.
I am from sports and smarts and from Joseph and Sonya and the Simmons.
I am from the cockiness and talented.
From greatness and skilled.
I am from the great God.
I’m from Alabama, Mac &…Read More

WHERE I’M FROM
I am from Cawood Kentucky, from the Stapleton and Hensley family.
I am from the outskirts of Harlan.
I am from the tall oak tree, the thorn bush.
I am from playing sports, and being tall, from Tammy, and Cousy, and the Stapleton family.
I am from the hard working, and respectful.
From staying away from drugs, and going to church on…Read More

Where I’m From
I am from homework every night, procrastination, and late nights.
I am from the two story, green house that holds childhood memories.
I am from the Evergreen trees
The massive oaks
That stand tall and strong like the mountains in my hometown.
I am from loud Christmas Eves and laughter.
From my mom and her wiseness ,
I am from “you…Read More

Where I’m from
I’m from the iron and sweat, and the hot summers of which i was born.
I am from the bruises and cuts, the grass and mud that stains me.
From the late Friday nights that never last, that never seem to come to past.
I am the fire that burns bright to others, that maybe they catch flame.
The determination and grit that makes me who I…Read More