Our first assignment in TE 448 was to write an autobiographical poem about ourselves and I feel that mine can give a little more insight into my life so here it is:
I am from a small town where a new face is a big deal
where everyone knows everyone’s business.
I am from a tight knit family who loves me
even when I make mistakes that let them down.
I am from long walks, picnics in the fall and summer days spent on the deck
where every moment is cherished for the simple things
I am from ginger cookies and lutefisk at Christmas
where the cousins put on plays for the family
I am from tree forts in the “birds nest” and truth or dare on the dock
where most of my summer nights were spent
I am from Love You Forever every night before bed time
and endless circles around the cul-de-sac in my Barbie corvette
I am from a strong independent mother
who I now see in my own reflection
I am from choir lessons, dance routines, school plays and school sports
where I have been green and white my whole life.
I am from a deep rooted faith in God that has stayed with me
even throughout the challenges of growing up
I am from high aspirations to achieve my dreams
with no doubts about accomplishing greatness
I am from friends that give me gut busting laughs
and hand to hold me up when everything else falls
I am from a home that has molded me not only into the person I am
but also has shown me the person that I want to be
