"....few things leave a deeper mark on a reader than the first book that finds its way into [her] heart. Those first images, the echo of words we think we have left behind, accompany us throughout our lives and sculpt a palace in our memories to which, sooner or later - no matter how many books we read, how many worlds we discover or how much we learn or forget - we will return." -Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Shadow of the Wind

Monday, November 18, 2024

I Am From Inspiration Poem

by Josias Alzamora Huff

I am from the outdoors. Where the willows weep and the trails wind.

I am from the industrial playground and the concrete pickleball court. The sun beats down on sunburned skin.

I am from potted plants and shelves of books. Overflowing everywhere they inhabit.

I am from Panettone and Arroz con Pollo. Christmas traditions never seem to change.

I am from every breed of dog. An endless surge of them.

I am from bonfires and roof tents. I am from novels and stoves. I am from mountains and caves and forests and lakes. I am from two houses and games and audiobooks and cakes. I am from the unconditional love of family and the care of friends.  

I am from a world with everything to offer.

I am inspired 

---9th Grade "I Am From" Poetry Assignment

Photo credit: Josias Alzamora Huff

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM

    Wow. What an amazing synopsis of his beautiful life!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM

    Oh my so much awesomeness in your beautiful life

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  3. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 10:13 PM

    I want to read this again and again. Such incredible roots you have grown. Your wings will be even bigger!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 19, 2024 at 1:37 AM

    From Shari. This is beautiful. The smells, tastes, colors and sounds of all your feelings. A wonderful world.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 19, 2024 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  6. AngieNovember 19, 2024 at 6:55 AM

    This is wonderful, Josias! I can absolutely tell how much love surrounds you and that you show to others. Keep writing!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 19, 2024 at 7:35 AM

    That is fantastic.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 20, 2024 at 2:17 PM

    I hope you enjoyed writing your poem as much I enjoyed reading it. The photo was also beautiful. Keep being creative and enjoying your love filled life!

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