Mya McDowell

Where I'm From · Aug 18, 2026 · 32m

Where I’m From #50

By Mya McDowell

Inspired by George Ella Lyon

I am from above ground pool.

From Tropicana Orange Juice and Entennmann’s. I am from the house on the corner,

tiny, colorful, smelling like fresh-cut grass.

I am from bright tulips,

that only grow at the crack of Spring.

I’m from movie nights and sensitivity

From Keith McDowell and Yasmin Herrera

I’m from the harmless teasing and bike rides. From ‘You need to have self-discipline’ and ‘Never give up.’

I’m from questions of extensional meanings and inner healings. I’m from New York and the McDowells,

egg sandwiches, and cucumbers…