Nicole, Where Are You From?

I’m from the constant trips to Romania, picking the fresh, sweet, peaches from the towering trees and feeding the innumerable number of chickens hopping freely among my grandfather’s weathering, brick house.

I’m from the ridiculous, deafening European family where my mom practically obligates my brother and I to clean every single particle in our house. Where every Saturday morning we are awake before the birds are able to chirp, watching multiple soccer games on our deck, soaking in the sun.

 

I’m from where the houses are close but the neighbors, are even closer. Where every weekend is a party with loads of relatives and friends, booming music, laughs, and smiles. The summer days where all people, from young to old, are outside racing about, enjoying the alluring days until, the mom’s call out “Time for dinner!”.

I’m from the many hours spent with my best friend, Crina. Where we are up and running at six in the morning or watching an action-packed movie, trapped under a mountain of blankets at midnight, devouring snacks. Where every day is better than the one before.

I’m from having the best brother anyone could ask for. Where when the snow is falling, he always remembers to ask if I want hot chocolate. Where when there is a problem he finds a solution.

 

I’m that peach-picking, chicken-chasing, soccer-watching, weekend-partying, best friend-hanging, brother-having girl.


That’s where I’m from.

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9 thoughts on “Nicole, Where Are You From?

  1. Nicole,
    I really like your poem. Your first stanza is very detailed and I can picture it right in my head. I also love the beautiful picture of the landscape you picked. One thing that you could add to make your poem even better is by having a certain memory that you can put into your poem like one certain memory of Romania or with Crina.

    Kiki

  2. Nicole,
    You poem was really good. It had a lot of great memories. I especially like when you put “trapped under a mountain of blankets at midnight, devouring snacks.” because it’s so true. One thing I think you should add your brothers name.

    From Maddy

    1. Nicole,
      Your poem was great! I really liked your pictures and how you elaborated every detail! I think what you could add is your brothers name. But I really liked how you mentioned Crina’s name!

      -Issabella Merrill

  3. Nicole,

    I think your poem is really good. I enjoyed the line “I’m from where the houses are close but the neighbors, are even closer. Where every weekend is a party with loads of relatives and friends, booming music, laughs, and smiles.” I liked how it was relate-able and you could connect to it. You could add the name of your brother’s name

  4. Hey Nicole!
    I loved your piece, but my favorite thing was how family oriented it was! your really gave incite to your family and your life for someone who didn’t know you.
    i also love the description of Romania and the chickens and the peaches… that was great.

    Loved it!
    Melissa

  5. Howdy nicole!

    I really enjoyed your piece. it gave very good details especially the ones about your family and how close you are to them. i also liked how you described romania and your grandfathers house i could picture it in my head!

    -Olivia

  6. Nicole,
    This was a beautiful poem! It’s so well orginized and makes me smile as much as any other person who will read this poem! I love the paragraph where you say, “I’m from where the houses are close but the neighbors, are even closer. Where every weekend is a party with loads of relatives and friends, booming music, laughs, and smiles. ” This represents that strong family vibe you have with friends, family, and even your neighborhood! I think you could have decribed your brother a little more though. Maybe you could think about how he is a role modle to you or what you and him do together to bond. Otherwise, I think this was really well discripted.
    Alexia

  7. Dear Nicole,
    I really liked your writing piece and I enjoyed reading it. I loved how you described Romainia and how your neighbors are very close. The poem was very relatable in some ways and it was fun to read. You did a fantastic job Nicole!
    Johanna

  8. Nicole,

    What a great piece! The first picture was breathtaking! I like how you wrote “I’m from where the houses are close but the neighbors, are even closer. ” It was a wonderful sentence and showed me how close you are with your neighbors. Maybe write your brother name in the poem. Great job!

    -Margaret

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