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"I Am From" by Dante Ellis

I am from waking up bright and early on Saturday mornings,

And from devouring loads of Cocoa Pebbles while watching

My favorite cartoon, Courage the Cowardly Dog save his owners

From terrifying monstrous creatures.

I am from eating colored Nilla Wafers as my young small brain

Thought they were Scooby snacks.

I am from continuously trying to impersonate

Naruto’s famous Shadow Clone Jutsu.

I am from the emitting scent of timber being

Scorched to death in my bricked fireplace.

I am from throwing the infamous “pig-skin”

Accurately in attempting to score.

I am from that distinct swish noise,

The vibrant, ghost-white net produces.

I am from where outsiders and tourists call

“Amish Country” where you see nothing but farms and animals

On a daily.

I am from Lancaster, PA.

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