Lynn Shattuck

Where I'm From · Jul 7, 2026 · 31m

Where I’m From #44

By Lynn Shattuck

Inspired by George Ella Lyon

I am from rainforest

And no road out

From sharp mountaintops and silver water

I am from Nowell Avenue, where my entire universe once lived:

Godparents, aunt, uncle and cousins, best friend and babysitters

I am from sliding glass back doors, always open

Seven-Up and Triscuits

And slivers of summer

I am from strong women:

Pilot, poet, spitfire, survivor

And hard-working men

I am from moss-laden forest

And moon boots

And trick candles on my birthday cake

I am from bikes with no helmets, no sunscreen, no helicopter parents

I’m from…