Erin Mueller August 30, 2012 CI 403 E2 Where Im From Poem

I am from resilience I am from a floor wash for a nickel From pretzels, saltines, and root beer to go From coloring pages stuck to the fridge by the teddy bear family I am from the good ole days From the land of cotton I am from the foxtrot, swing, and waltz From Heres looking at you, kid I am from the baton I am from discipline and drill From Ta-he Ta-ha, Ta-Rah Rah Rah From SIAM I am from golf balls From Mark, you idiot! I am from an adorable snowbird From singing carols and sitting on Santas lap I am from the cross I am from only friends we havent yet met From Hosana Alleluia From redemption I am from baby steps I am from the car in the parade, hiding my favorite candy From Peanut the Brown-Eyed Girl I am from integrity, justice, and pride I am from chocolate chip cookies From I understand exactly From life rather than despair I am from love