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Where I’m From: A Young Skier’s Poem

December 29, 2011 by braveskimom

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Photo Courtesy UnderHisWings.org

It’s Christmas week and I’m taking a break to enjoy my family.

One of the things I most enjoy about my family is their unique, individual creativity. Last year, I shared a poem written by our oldest son when he was 12. This year, the many gifts I’ve received include this lovely poem written by our younger son, who is now 12.

I hope it inspires you to create something of our own, that expresses where you’re from. Whether a poem, a painting, or a perfectly carved turn, share your essence with the world this New Year.

Best wishes for 2012 from The Brave Ski Mom.

Where I’m From

I come from the slope

the glistening crystals that pile up into powdered clouds,

filling my mouth with the chill of cold air,

sending me downhill on two skis.

I’m from the summer days when the snow has disappeared,

when I build houses alongside high, gray-green peaks,

near deep lakes, cold and calm,

where I build shelters made out of poles and plastic bound together.

I’m from Western Colorado, a house created by my grandpa to hold my family,

Five then                                                                                                 twelve now

the base for adventures near and far.

I am from my room,

blue walls,

windows gilded by the sun,

wake me up far too early.

Under my bed,

huge bins of stuffed animals collect dust,

along with my pen collection and all sorts of clutter,

impossible to clean,

filled with matchbox cars, mismatched Legos,  forgotten astronauts,

broken memories….

lying hidden….

never seen again.

 

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  1. Brenda Quinn says

    December 29, 2011 at 8:10 am

    I love this poem! Tell your poet it’s beautiful. My son wrote a “where I’m from” at school too. So fun to hear them describe themselves.

    • braveskimom says

      December 29, 2011 at 9:25 am

      Thank you! Too bad we all don’t have “assignments” like this — I think it would be amazing to hear how adults describe “where they’re from.”

  2. James says

    December 29, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Wow – what a great poem, thanks for sharing!

    • braveskimom says

      December 29, 2011 at 9:28 am

      You’re most welcome! Happy New Year!

  3. MaryDay says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Wow! What a great poem of word pictures your son has written. I love the images his words create in my mind’s eye.

    • braveskimom says

      December 29, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you! I think it’s quite fabulous myself!

  4. Linda Williams says

    December 29, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    What a great poem! Your son is very talented.

    • braveskimom says

      December 29, 2011 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you! I obviously think so too! Happy New Year!

  5. Amelia says

    December 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    I am super impressed! A skier AND a poet! NICE! 🙂

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