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Where I'm From

February 9, 2016
By BenSeeeld811 SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
BenSeeeld811 SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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I am from squeaking shoes and basketball gyms,

grinding on the court and waking up stiff.
Using the abilities I am blessed with.


I am from mental perseverance
“You will never be good enough,” to receiving scholarship,
Physically and mentally struggling shaped my personality.


I am from a simple upbringing,
blue collar, strong work ethic, and serving others,
“Treat others as you would want to be treated” constructed the way.


I am from personally packed lunches and parents cheering at basketball games,
   From Christmas at grandma’s to family reunion in North Carolina,
The ubiquitous love in my family


I am from Neverland,
Fearing the thought of growing up and enduring the challenges of jobs and family,
Fearing the change of my sheltered life


But also, I am from a new beginning,
Dreaming of college basketball and biochemistry
I embrace growing up.


I am from change,
Pursuing the upcoming years of college and future years,
I am not distraught, I will not look back.


The author's comments:

Wrote this in my Creative Writing Class. 


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