Michael Prywes

Where I'm From · Nov 5, 2026 · 48m

Where I’m From #57

By Michael Prywes

Inspired by George Ella Lyon

I am from backseat Yes & Know

Invisible Ink (For Ages 7-77).

From leaky TOMY Waterfuls and Strat-o-matic.

I am from the Eastern Nassau

shag-carpeted, brushed-nickeled, formica-coated splanch.

(Artificial, arbitrary, like the sharp blue center of a “peppermint” Velamint)

I am from Taxus Baccata:

Shaved, spruced, trimmed, and offering

Gorgeous red succulent yew berries

and their poison.

I’m from Plainview Diner Naugahyde

breakfast booths, begging for jukebox

Quarters and scarfing down double-dipped challah French toast.

I’m from…