Write a poem inspired by George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Where I’m From.” When you click the link for the poem, you will find there have been countless others who have written their own poems about the place they are from, their community, the foods, the language, the customs and traditions that make up who they are. After you read her poem, write yours, and if you give it the same title, give her credit with an “after” line following the title. Another poem on this theme is “[I come from a clothesline of shirts]” by Karen Hildebrand, published at Rust and Moth. Check it out as well. And finally, check out mine on this website. I wrote it as a high school teacher modeling this same assignment for my students.