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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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