Ria Carrogan
Where I’m From #47
By Ria Carrogan
Inspired by George Ella Lyon
I am from an 80s VHS player and Saturday morning cartoons.
From Ice Magic and Marmite.
I am from sitting on the back door step on warm summer nights, sipping sharp cider and watching the bats in the apple tree.
I am from lavender and thistle,
Fragrant, sharp, with a defiant ability to flourish.
I am from three siblings, gently teasing our mother and avoiding having my photo taken.
From Agnes and Steve (as well as Pete and Angela).
I am from “just one more chapter” and retreating into imaginary worlds.
From “you need to brush your…
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