by ☃ Aunt Shanny
Member since:
July 26, 2006

Where I Am From

November 23, 2006 07:03 PM EST (Updated: November 24, 2006 08:44 PM EST)
views: 112 | comments: 51

 

 

I am from music and laughter

Eight tracks of super sounds,

From Perry Como, Sonny James and The Diamonds.

I am from a wondrous table

Filled to overflowing

Chocolate cream roll, English apple pie and rhubarb crisp.

I am from loyalty and listening

Warmth, trust, and patience

Get togethers, canoe trips, and barbecuing.

I am from my brother

Finding his way to peace.

I am from my sister

Finding her way home.

I am from my sister

Finding her way to love.

 

Shaped.

 
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Comments: 51

As soon as I saw 'eight tracks" in the preview I knew I had to read this :) Great job!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 7:08pm EST
Thanks, Shelley. Certainly never written a poem before (as is obvious), but I was inspired by all the other ones.
Actually, it isn't obvious. But, I love these types of poems
Lori Cee Nov 23, 2006, 7:29pm EST
undeniably well shaped! i enjoyed reading this!




(youre not getting soft on your girl are you?!)
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 7:33pm EST
Thank you, Lori. I think I must've been getting all boo hooey because my family couldn't come today, or something.
Faith H. Nov 23, 2006, 7:37pm EST
Shannon, it sounds more like you've been at poetry longer than you let on. This is a fine and telling poem. Keep at it!
Carol Roach Nov 23, 2006, 7:41pm EST
beautiful, I love it.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 7:42pm EST
Aw, shucks......

(Honestly, I don't recall EVER writing a poem)
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 7:42pm EST
Thank you, Carol. Yours was beautiful as well.
David L. Nov 23, 2006, 8:06pm EST
Shannon -

Wow! I really enjoyed this piece. I love the way you ended it as well, "shaped" fits so perfectly. We all ARE shaped by these things in our lives, aren't we? In-fact, I think the title of your poem should be "Shaped" and just tag the poem "Where Am I From". Nice work here, darlin'!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 8:09pm EST
What a great idea, David. And thank you for the inspiration!!!
Andy B. Nov 23, 2006, 8:25pm EST
poetry?!?!?!?!?
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 8:40pm EST
yeah, yeah, Andy.
William M. Nov 23, 2006, 8:57pm EST
We are getting old, Shannon. I like the poem.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 23, 2006, 9:07pm EST
DeeDub: Don't you start! I love Perry Como!

Actually, William, it's my parent's music, they brought us up listening to the golden oldies.
Robin K. Nov 23, 2006, 10:10pm EST
This is a change of pace for you! I was shocked not to find a recipe hidden somewhere ;) Although the food elements are there "hocolate cream roll, English apple pie and rhubarb crisp".

I don't think there is anybody who can't relate. It makes me long for a time when things where simplier (though I don't know why...) Great job!
Sue * Nov 23, 2006, 10:12pm EST
Very nice Shannon-it is a little scary to get out of our "food" element isn't it? You did very well.
Virginia M. Nov 23, 2006, 11:25pm EST
If you hadn't said as much, I don't think anyone would have even thought this was your first time writing a poem....Good job. Thank you!:)
Serina Matteson Nov 24, 2006, 4:14am EST
You sound like my kind a friend. This was terrific! I remember those eight tracks well.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 8:14am EST
Thank you for the wonderful comments on my first foray in to "poetry".
John S. (arizona) Nov 24, 2006, 8:45am EST
Hey, cool poem, I liked it. Perhaps there are more hidden away inside waiting to break out. Thanks.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 9:25am EST
Thank you, John. I have started to think about some other subjects worth tackling :)
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Nov 24, 2006, 9:33am EST
So am I the sister that found her way home, or the one that found her way to love? HAHAHAHHAHAHA!!

Good one, man! Every single word touched me that much more. I'm inspired also, although I have a Stuffing Hangover today. Not sure how to take care of that.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 1:13pm EST
Rob: A nice nap will take care of that, then you will be ready to go!

Thank you, Vicki.
David C. Nov 24, 2006, 3:50pm EST
well done!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 4:02pm EST
Thank you, David :)
Kathryn E. Nov 24, 2006, 7:32pm EST
Shannon, this was very lovely, a journey into who you and where you came from. Thank you.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 8:02pm EST
Thank you, Kathryn. High praise indeed from one of the best!
Madame Donna C. Nov 24, 2006, 8:05pm EST
Shannon, This is a lovely piece of writing.
Sonia M. Nov 24, 2006, 8:41pm EST
I agree....lovely and well written
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 24, 2006, 8:45pm EST
MDC and Sonia: The ladies I look up to the most. Thank you.
Carol Voigts Nov 24, 2006, 11:07pm EST
Shannon, such an original way to write about where you're from and I so enjoyed it.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 9:23am EST
Thank you, Carol. How is the weather in Wellston?
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Nov 25, 2006, 11:55am EST
This is really well done Shannon - I am greatly enjoying all the different takes on this idea.
Travis B. Nov 25, 2006, 11:58am EST
"Where I Am From"

I suspect from a level that Dante never got around to writing about..
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 12:17pm EST
Thank you, Tonia. Me too!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 12:19pm EST
Trav, I find the following quote applies here: "A fair request should be followed by the deed in silence."

Silence!
amanda wallin Nov 25, 2006, 12:20pm EST
I'm so glad I came across your work. This is superb! The last word sums it up so succinctly while the rest evokes all the senses. A master in the making.
Mary H. Nov 25, 2006, 12:41pm EST
Very nice Shannon! Sounds like a great place to be "from"!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 1:38pm EST
Amanda- I am honored that you have commented, as you are the master of this genre.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 1:39pm EST
Thank you, Mary. I was very lucky.
Lisa B. Nov 25, 2006, 2:48pm EST
Very nicely done!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 25, 2006, 2:49pm EST
Thank you, Lisa!
Connie C. Nov 26, 2006, 11:30pm EST
Shannon, Nice Job
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 27, 2006, 9:50am EST
Thanks, Connie.

Darlin' Liz: The feeling is mutual.
Rich B. Nov 27, 2006, 10:34am EST
Great poem
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 27, 2006, 4:08pm EST
Thanks Richard.
Angela K .. Nov 16, 2009, 11:33pm EST
well done !!!
I love my family and I love post that show family accepting
their loved ones for who they are, not who we want them to
be....we can only change ourselves.
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 17, 2009, 8:01pm EST
Wow, Angela! How did you find this old timer?
Angela K .. Nov 17, 2009, 8:51pm EST
I was searching inspirational post and ones about family are especially dear to me.
For me its very timely NOW.....thank you

I do believe in that saying--- when the student is ready the teacher will come, so when I need help I just open myself up for it......what I need to see, hear, see, feel WILL COME !!!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 17, 2009, 8:58pm EST
I love it. Thanks!

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