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Lucien Ferrer
"Where I'm From"
I am from the grill.
I am from the charcoal, the flames.
From the concrete patio and smoke in the lungs.
I am from carne asada, the enchiladas.
I am from the fresh pizza, cheesecake
I am from barbecues and fortitude.
I am from militarism.
I am from the desire to triumph.
I am from Sunday night football
From the pass in the air, ready to be received by college.
I am from the Jets, the mountains.
From the drives, the ambition.
I am from the Springs and mindfulness.
I am from the golden Fields.
I am from lanterns, enlightenment
I am from tents, the trees.
From the trail path, the drive
I am from Cripple Creek
I am from what makes me.
The poem "Where I'm From" is written about my experiences growing up such as camping in Colorado from my family's barbecues.

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