Where I'm From

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Where I’m From : 

Where I’m From by Michelle Hudson

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I’m from the gravel roads of St. Rose and the suburban lanes of Kenner. From the urban streets of New Orleans. All in all, I’m Louisiana grown.

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I’m from the formality of Mardi Gras

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and the rebellion of Zulu’s carnival.

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From the legacy and the history of the Mardi Gras Indians.

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I’m from old folks axing, “Who dat at the doh?”

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From “Who dat say they gonna beat them Saints?”

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From gumbo – seafood and okra – made by Mamas and aunties on the kitchen stove.

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I’m from Dr. Seuss books and Highlight magazine subscriptions. I’m from Ms. Pac Man, Donkey Kong, and Tetris played on Atari.

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I’m from Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and The Real Roxanne. I’m from KRS-One, L. L. Cool J, and Public Enemy. From Flava Flav, MC Hammer, and Salt and Pepa: Before reality television disgrace.

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I’m from Chapter One reading programs and faulty syntax. I’m from linguistic mastery and crafty usage.

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I’m from the hope of the slave, the dream of the freedman,From the diligence of the segregated citizen.

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I’m from education that frees and ruptures the glass ceiling.

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I’m from my mother’s quick temper and my father’s incessant kindness. I’m from the Baptist Church and the hole-in-the-wall night club.

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I’m from all origins that lead me where I’m supposed to be.

I’m from God’s divine invention. : 

I’m from God’s divine invention.