Dear all,
We hope you enjoy the third poem “Where I’m from” by Kwame Alexander.
We look forward to reading your own versions of the poem.
Please share below.
Dear all,
We hope you enjoy the third poem “Where I’m from” by Kwame Alexander.
We look forward to reading your own versions of the poem.
Please share below.
i am from the TV’s on the shelf
from spears and daggers
i am from the cats and creatures i love
i am from the flowers that bloom
they bring joy. they are ruby red
i am from N7
french toast and peanut butter and jam sandwiches
i am from the fields i used to frolic in
i am from wake up and five more minutes
even alone
i am from my life in words
i am from the cats and creatures i love
i am from YEET
Thank you Naomi. I like your opening in particular.
I am from a house sandwiched between other
from quiet to loud
I am from the land of the star that represents Somalia shines so bright in the night
I am from the land of rice and chicken to the chicken and yummy chips
the glimpse of memories from when i was little
I’m from GO TO BED and 10 more minutes !
I am from Somalia NOW that will never change
I am from Somalia NOW that will never change
Live today like there is no tomorrow
Thank you Radwa. Your pride in Somalia is very clear.
I am from the house in the block
from past & future
I am from Buckingham Palace & Paradise Park
I am from a quiet landscape
( some times loud )
I am from the middle east
rice & lamb
I am from an army of aunts and uncles
I’m from say it until you believe it
and we will work it out
Alone here
I am from aunts and uncles everywhere
I believed it all ready
I powerful and the greatest
What a fantastic line linking Buckingham Palace and Paradise Park.
This was really inspiring to our class so we made our own poems based on this, this is mine…
I am from the towering tower blocks
From Ocean waves and Cally bridge
I am from the cold and snowy grounds
I am from frosted leaves(in the winter)
I am from the deserts of Kurdistan
Fish and chips and rice and chicken
I am from meeting new people
I’m from maybe next time
And when i grow up
Even now
I am from the Beach
From Ocean waves and Cally bridge
I am unique
Saven…
These are wonderful poems Saven. I love your opening lines and the contrast you capture.
I am from sensations
from deserted to busy
I am from PS4’s and nintendo’s
I am from sunflowers
(as bright as day)
I am from N7
Waffles and lasagne
I am from the beach
I’m from good vibes
and watermelon sugar
even now
I am from melted pots,
electronics,
and all the stars closer
What a last line Renee.
I am from a shadow of noisy Train track
from quiet to loud
I am from football to Netball
I am from a green lands of trees
Big and small
I am from (uclh)
wagamama and Chinese
I am from a loving world
I am from a kind Hearted life
and a musical life
Even here
I am from dogs and cats
a theatre world
living my best life
Super poem Kalae. Very balanced and with some lovely insights into you.
I am from the Caledonian line
from my teddy lion to my cute dog
I am from funny to generous
I am from my little dog
my best friend and the cutest dog ever
I am from the rustling to the bustling
Gammon to fry up
I am from making a snow man bigger than me
I am from bark
and who let the dogs out
even now I am from up north
dog hair covered cloths
gods plan
Thank you Harry. I like the line about making a snowman bigger than you.
I am from the streets of Camden
from video games and books
I am from angels and builders
I am from plants that are nice and fresh
I am from London city waffles and jelly
I am from beating bowser every day
I am from stay safe and you can count on me
even here I AM from a city called London filled with hope.
Another memorable poem Joshua. I like the reference to beating Bowser every day.
I am from the shadows of the Emirates
from south to north
I am from football and basketball
I am from paradise park#
(a park in N7)
I am from the blue sky’s of somalia
rice and chicken
I am from slam dunk every saturday
I am from basically
and in esscence
I am from somalia
the horn of africa
I am the greatest
Super poem Ahmed. I love the opening line.
thank you
I am from the shawdows of Islington,
From the A to the J,
I am from funny & friendly,
I am from the Stamping & the lamping,
i am from vicious guard dog,
I from Tidy up and Its not my mess,
Even i am from the carribian,
The A to the J
I am the Greatist
Super rhythm Armani_jaye.
Thank you!
I am from Cbeebies
from barbie and bratz doll
I am from being loud and annoying
I am from loom bands
(putting beads on bracelets)
I am from African weddings
My cultures food
I am from putting on beads and extentions on my hair
I am from ‘Be more quiet’
and Congolese songs my mum put on,
Even, I am from trips to France to meet my cousins,
African parties,
Praying everytime I eat
I am from Mango’s
from Cbeebies and giant Lego blocks
I am from sunny holidays and swimming pools
I am from chicken wraps
that taste so good
I am from ‘chilli’n on the couch ,
Mhajeb and Couscous
I am from the jealously when I first met my sister
I am from ‘ Be good at school Asma ‘
and Please don’t squash me
I am from soft fruit,
mango and
‘If you believe it , you can achieve it’
🙂
This works very well Asma. You show. us many different aspects of yourself.
I am from cycling
from teddy bear and toys
I am from friendly and nervous
I am from bunny (Its my cousins bunny)
I am from hospital, Rice and salmon.
I am from a disneyland
I’m from put your pJ on and Minecaft theme.
Even here I am from ice skating, cycling, treat other how you want to be treated
I am from the lake
From bike rides and the park
I am from the thankful and moody
I am from a cheetah and a flower rose
worried in the inside, happy in the outside
I am from scrambled eggs and toast
I am from potatoes and chicken
I am from a family
I am from appreciation and kindness
and till you try
I am from a community
I am from football from television I am from funny and wise I am from dragon (fierce and courageous) I am from family sweets and burgers I am from my parents smiling at me I’m from well done I’m from don’t wish for it work for it I am from Islam I’m from Islam I’m from never give up.
I am from drawings from instruments & vegetables I am from drawing & pokemon I am from rhino (strong) I am from eggs sausages & bacon I am from my mum proud of me I’m from year 6 I am from don’t give up
That is a very cool poem
Where I’m from:
I’m from Roblox
from Teletubbies & Monster High
I am from quiet & artistic
I am from a fish
(a nice fish I had named bob)
I am from an apartment
Ramen & pot noodles
I am from going to Ireland
I’m from nicknames
and albertroaz
here, I am from silly and truthful fun!
I am from an apartment
and this is my fun!
Ha a fish named Bob!
I am from tik tok and social media
From colouring and anime
I am from happiness and helpfulness
I am from rabbits (rabbits are very cute)
I am from pakistan
Dal and Biryani
I am from a broken arm
Im from say so (song)
I am from Get into it (song)
Here
I am from food
I’m not rude
Slumber party
I am from football i am from Happiness, fun and joy i am from Africa (75%)
I am from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and from Tottenham Hotspurs i am from the beautiful Game (Football again). 😉