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Where Im From

November 14, 2011
By Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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I’m from the boons
I’m from hardwork and big payoffs
I’m from the gold of a summer wheat harvest, where mom brings us supper in the field, we all grab a bag and make sure to hug her, then keep on going
I’m from living off of PB&J and coffee all harvest, with a touch of Monster to keep us all awake
I’m from starting at 4:30pm, when i get off the bus, to ending at 2:30am, to take a nap and go to school, then start all over again


I’m from the time honored tradition of Spartan Football and FFA
Where I do what i can to keep Mom proud
I’m from the exhausting heat of shoulder pads on a Friday night, and the feeling of those blue corduroy jackets on judging day
I’m from where those both bring pride

Where I’m from a trucks a Ford and the tractors are green
Where I’m from God is always first
Where I’m from only harvest and deer season are excuses to miss church
I’m from the beautiful sound of a 7.3L Stroker idling and the white smoke of a tractor starting on those cold October mornings

I’m from the land of the Hoosier
I’m from “them fat farmboys playing basketball against the barn” with boots, dirty jeans, and my best friend
I’m from no shirts, no blood, no foul
I am the heartland, the one who works to let you eat, the one who gets no respect, and is classified “redneck”

I’m from Indiana
I’m no hick
Just a country boy
And that’s all I’ll ever be


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Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Sep. 27 2012 at 9:44 pm
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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im on now!

on Sep. 22 2012 at 6:25 pm
MiKaylaMarie BRONZE, Billings, Montana
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hey bud get on!

Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Mar. 24 2012 at 8:59 am
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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thanks for the reading!

on Mar. 21 2012 at 9:04 pm
SpringAhead GOLD, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t call me crazy, it drives me nuts!&quot; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Anonymous

I really like this poem because you know where your roots are and your proud of it! Keep on writing! :)

Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Dec. 18 2011 at 7:32 pm
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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no its not a song haha but thank you very much and i am checking out your work rightnow

on Dec. 18 2011 at 6:47 pm
UNserieswriter, New York
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Favorite Quote:
idk my bff jill

is this an actual song? if it's not it sounds like one! and wow defintely a new perspective. i've called people a redneck before, but never for simply being a farmer. i'll think twice before i ever do it again. it's a stupid thing to say to someone and this piece defintely made that clear. I"d like your opinion on Roman Leagues or The Underground Network please. Thanks and well done!

byebye said...
on Dec. 6 2011 at 7:06 pm
byebye, Nevermore, Other
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like CountryCutie, loved it! :) Great work, I'd love to see more.

on Dec. 6 2011 at 7:00 pm
MiKaylaMarie BRONZE, Billings, Montana
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loved this!:)

Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 5:35 pm
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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no blood, no foul is what indiana basketball is all about

 


on Dec. 4 2011 at 5:21 pm
Allis-in-Wonderland PLATINUM, Cartersville, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Sometimes people leave you...halfway through The Wood. Do not let it grieve you...No one leaves for good. You are not alone, for no one is alone.&quot; -Into The Woods

We did these poems in school last year! Exquisite! I really liked the line, "I'm from no shirts, no blood, no foul" Really good!

on Dec. 4 2011 at 5:08 pm
laxgirl9 BRONZE, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Very Indiana like! great work! :)

Neytiri GOLD said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 4:52 pm
Neytiri GOLD, Hilo, Hawaii
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Favorite Quote:
Live as if you&#039;ll die today. Dream as if you&#039;ll live forever.

Really good!!! Well done! x x

izyfizy GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 10:28 pm
izyfizy GOLD, Alameda, California
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Favorite Quote:
You all laugh because I&#039;m different,<br /> I laugh because you&#039;re all the same.<br /> - Anonymous

OOOOOOO! I like it!!! hee hee! :D

Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 8:26 pm
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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never heard of it haha

 


on Dec. 2 2011 at 3:51 pm
XxMidnightKissxX SILVER, Hardinsburg, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
Love me or hate me, I don&#039;t care which, just don&#039;t try and change me.

Hardinsburg

Hoosier BRONZE said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 6:53 pm
Hoosier BRONZE, Connersville, Indiana
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Thanks! and awsome where at?

 


on Dec. 1 2011 at 5:04 pm
XxMidnightKissxX SILVER, Hardinsburg, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
Love me or hate me, I don&#039;t care which, just don&#039;t try and change me.

I LOVE this! I live in Indiana too. Actually like only 3 hours away from you. Lol