Where are You From?

Last week I was reading blogs, and I came across a wonderful post where the blogger told where she came from in a blog poem. It was so beautiful! I truly wish I had noted where I got this idea but I can't. Blame it on my bad memory or hormones or aging. If you are the person that blogged about this, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due.
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It inspired me so much that I came up with my version of "Where are you From". I hope you enjoy and I hope you'll do your own version!
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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

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• I am from a proud outcrop of rock, thrust at the mouth of the Gulf; the sound of sea gulls, the smell of dried and salted fish, harsh winters and short summers.
• I am from the heart of God which was felt in me as a child, even though I didn't even know Him yet.

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• I am from Saturday morning movies in black and white; from Bonanza, Ed Sullivan, Pig and Whistle and The Tommy Hunter Show.
• From 5 cent bags of chips and 10 cent Cokes; from hopscotch and Tiddly Winks played in the middle of the dirt road, from marbles at recess time, and from CGIT every Friday night.
• From Nancy Drew and the Bobbsie Twins; from transister radios hidden under the covers; and from 3 girl in one room.

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I am from mom at home, from fresh bread and baked cookies; and from Saturday night baths.

I am from mini-skirts, bell bottoms, hot pants and suede jackets with a fringe ordered from the Eatons catalogue

From The Beatles, the Mamas and the Papas, the Guess Who and Petula Clark

"I've looked at clouds from both sides now" and "I am woman, hear me roar!"

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• I am from the beginning of the sexual revolution and the explosion of the drug culture
• I am from the sorrow of presidents and "dreamers" gunned down
• And the triumph of man's first walk on the moon.

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• I am from falling down and getting back up, over and over and over again;
• From mistakes that affect more than me
• And forgiveness undeserved and gratefully received

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• I am from the sadness of my broken marriage -- and the happiness of our blessedly restored relationship;
• I am from being a mother and a daughter, a parent and a child.
• An employee and a singer and a reader and a cook.
• I am from writing and thrifting and decorating and gardening.
• I am a lover of life ..... and a bona fide nutcase!
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• I am from rooms full of color and shelves full of memory
  I am from laughter and fellowship and love and generosity
• I am from open arms for new children; and hands that wipe the tears at their farewell
• I am from enjoyment of every season, but elation at the first crocus of spring.

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• I am from aches and pains, and flashes and rashes
• I am from a constant place of learning as I try to rest in Him
• From being laid back instead of always active
• From acceptance of who I am on a daily basis and from working to allow others to be who they are

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• I am from Christ's very being and likeness
• I am from a daily death and resurrection; from faith and hope
• I am from eager anticipation and gratitude of what each day has
• And from another home to go to when I'm quit of this earth.