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Where I'm From
Where I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton.
Episodes
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Michael Prywes
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…
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Morgan Baker
Where I’m From #56 By Morgan Baker Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the sun and the beach From peanut butter & fluff to Wilson tennis racquets I am from…
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Carolyn Freyer-Jones
Where I’m From #55 By Carolyn Freyer-Jones Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from paper plates from Thomas’s English muffins and white label, no name ketchup I…
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Jacqueline Whitmore
Where I’m From #54 By Jacqueline Whitmore Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from sunshine and citrus groves, porch swings and sweet tea. I am from azalea…
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Gillian Jorgensen
Where I’m From #53 By Gillian Jorgensen Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from dirt clods, from cheddar cheese and Crisco shortening. I am from the wallpaper…
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Becca Andrews
Where I’m From #52 By Becca Andrews Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a mixing bowl Shiny and dented Smudges of fudgy chocolate frosting Streaked across…
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Myriam Steinberg
Where I’m From #51 by Myriam Steinberg Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from books From Frog and Toad, and frogs on a log I am from behind the curtain of the…
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Mya McDowell
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…
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Amy Rogers
Where I’m From #49 By Amy Rogers Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from skillet dinners, from Rice-A-Roni and Chef Boyardee. I am from just another cinderblock…
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Asha Dore
Where I’m From #48 By Asha Dore Inspired by George Ella Lyon *Originally published at The Rumpus I write where the rocks gather on the concrete steps leading…
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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…
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George Ella Lyon
Where I’m From #46 with George Ella Lyon A beautiful discussion about the original poem and all of its permutations. A truly joyous conversation.
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Miranda Vatterott
Where I’m From #45 By Miranda Vatterott Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a latchkey From Vicks Vaporub for whatever ails you Soaring heat over 100…
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Lynn Shattuck
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…
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Heather Frese
Where I’m From #43 By Heather Frese Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from cedar closets, From Sun-In and orange Cheeto dust. I am from the covered bridge in…
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Melissa Meloro
Where I’m From #42 By Melissa Meloro Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from books, From Italian Ice, brown, low-pile carpet, and a big stack of records I am…
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Katie Colt
Where I'm From #41 By Katie Colt Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from FM radio, from the backseat of a Buick and the piano bench. I am from the cement patio…
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Eileen Drennen
Where I'm From #40 By Eileen Drennen Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from books shelved floor-to-ceiling, reading for hours and making notes in the margins…
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Kassie J. Runyan
Where I'm From #39 By Kassie J. Runyan Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a child’s dream Formed of stars and sheep I am from yesterday’s home Always…
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Kim Rowe
Where I’m From #38 By Kim Rowe Inspired by George Ella Lyon I’m from window air conditioners, from Happy Meals and Rainbow Brite. I’m from the hills in every…
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Nisha Mody
Where I’m From #37 By Nisha Mody Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from hair oil, from Amla and coconut. I am from the carpet beneath my mom’s bed where I sat…
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Tria Wen
Where I’m From #36 By Tria Wen Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from VHS tapes spooling to snow over time. From Joni Mitchell’s Greatest Hits, and vinyl from…
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Ronit Plank (Take 2)
Where I’m From #35 By Ronit Plank Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a scratchy sofa striped in five different shades of brown and hotel towels we brought…
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Ronit Plank (Take 1)
Where I’m From #35 By Ronit Plank Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a scratchy sofa striped in five different shades of brown and hotel towels we brought…
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Lina Lau
Where I’m From #34 By Lina Lau Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from homemade things Pizza and dresses and playdough in every colour I am from the house…
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Jeannine Ouellette
Where I’m From #33 By Jeannine Ouellette Inspired by George Ella Lyon Fine Woven I am from overflowing ashtrays, from store-brand cereal and late payments. I…
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Meera Vijayann
Where I’m From #32 By Meera Vijayann Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the pages of old journals, From Bona and black ink, I am from wooden floors filled…
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Christina Mauro
Where I'm From #31 By Christina Mauro Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the 70's, From hot Folgers coffee and Lipton’s sweet iced tea. I am from the house…
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Lisa Rizzo
Where I'm From #30 By Lisa Rizzo Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the back seats of rusty old cars, from Crisco and Jell-O. I am from a lawn stretching…
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Rosanna Staffa
Where I’m From #29 By Rosanna Staffa Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a blue Atala bike From Borotalco Roberts and Coty powder #21 the whiff of candy…
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Jody Ohlsen Collins
Where I’m From #28 By Jody Ohlsen Collins Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from doughboy pools and homemade Barbie houses from Huffy bikes and Helms Bakery…
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Maureen C. Berry
Where I'm From #27 By Maureen C. Berry Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from buttercream yellow kitchen walls, From a General Electric avocado green stove and…
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Tonya Todd
Where I’m From #26 by Tonya Todd Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from books and cats and baseball bats, from Mother’s Milk and Banner Batteries. I am from…
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Michelle Yang
Where I’m From #25 By Michelle Yang Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from sweet potato noodles from Shin Ramyun, jajangmyeon, and barley tea. From the…
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Buick Audra
Where I’m From #24 by Buick Audra Inspired by George Ella Lyon I’m from things I didn’t get to choose Like mango groves and Southern roots The latter of which…
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Gia Ruiz
Where I'm From #23 By Gia Ruiz Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from layaways From generic cola and heartburn causing picante chips I am from 9 homes in 17…
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Fox Henry Frazier
Where I’m From #22 By Fox Henry Frazier Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from Susquehanna and Chenango riverbanks, from rock salt and backyard timber…
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Maxine Lipner
Where I Am From #21 By Maxine Lipner Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from sharing black and white cookies with my older sister at the neighborhood bakery…
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Aly Leavitt
Where I’m From #20 By Aly Leavitt Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from diet coke bottles hidden in the closet From powdered hostess donuts and the big shop…
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Erik Sandstrom
Where I’m From #19 By Erik Sandstrom Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the toy bins at the Ben Franklin Five and Dime From a Mattel Fanner 50 and a tube…
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Emily Withnall
Where I’m From #18 By Emily Withnall Originally published in High Desert Journal Inspired by George Ella Lyon Claret cup cacti announce themselves in…
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Peg Conway
Where I’m From #17 By Peg Conway Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from cartoons on Saturday morning, from Oreos dipped in milk and Campbell’s chicken noodle…
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Vanessa King
Where I’m From #16 By Vanessa King Inspired George Ella Lyon I am from chlorine. From Speedo and Tyr. I am from the stuccoed ranch on Estero and the…
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Lucie Frost
Where I’m From #15 By Lucie Frost Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from TV dinners, on my dad’s side. From Swanson’s Chicken Pot Pie and Morton’s Turkey…
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Alyson Shelton & Anonymous
Where I’m From #14 By Alyson Shelton Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from bathing suits, From Ragu and Chanel No. 5. I am from sandy feet. (Gritty, crunchy…
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Ann Kelly
Where I’m From #13 By Ann Kathryn Kelly Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from an Irish Clan’s love, strong as bedrock, deep as ocean, the baby in the family…
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Stacy Mendell
Where I’m From #12 By Stacy Mendell Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from the purple banana seat bike, from slip-on Keds and double knit dresses, from Piggly…
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Meg Nocero
Where I’m From #11 By Meg Nocero Inspired by George Ella Lyon The Italian-American Dreamer – to be seen and appreciated for our culture’s contributions The…
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Elizabeth Heise
Where I’m From #10 By Elizabeth Heise Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from tumbleweeds From brewer’s yeast and goldenseal I am from a little white house on…
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Giselle Interiano
Where I’m From #9 By Giselle Interiano Inspired by Geroge Ella Lyon I am from recycled food containers with leftovers instead of yogurt. From watered down dish…
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Emily Brisse
Where I’m From #8 By Emily Brisse Inspired by George Ella Lyon I’m from backyard vegetable gardens, from the rhubarb in spring to tomatoes in fall, from cold…
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Alexis Donkin
Where I’m From #7 By Alexis Donkin Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from freshly inked paper From acrylic coated canvas and natural bristle brushes, Lowden…
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Tiffany Babb
Where I’m From #6 By Tiffany Babb Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from coffee grounds From cheap maple syrup and Lipton tea bags I am from the place where…
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Aimee Seiff Christian
Where I’m From #5 By Aimee Seiff Christian Inspired by George Ella Lyon I believed I was from nowhere. I knew I had to be from somewhere Yet I didn’t believe…
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Judith van Praag
Where I’m From #4 By Judith van Praag Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from one knife cuts all, Red leather sheath protecting blade and fingers From Sunlight…
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Kelly Burch
Where I’m From #3 By Kelly Burch Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from books From cardboard boxes of them, piled in the attic and garage I am from the hedges…
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Angelique Gagnon
Where I’m From #2 By Angelique Gagnon Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from sheet music, From bacon grease saved in glass jars and Land-O-Lakes butter. I am…
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Mesa Fama
Where I’m From #1 By Mesa Fama Inspired by George Ella Lyon I am from ink and paper, From Folgers coffee and Coffeemate vanilla creamer. I am from the clover…
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Where I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton. Episode one arriving August 19th.