I Come From – Breadalbane Academy P7 Poetry Blog

We wrote the poems below after reading and discussing Robert Seatter’s and Dean Atta’s ‘I Come From’. These poems are about memories, growing up, celebrating joy and talking about our cultural identity. Where are you from?

i come from the water and the waves by Damien Jason
My Family’s Voice by Gojus
The Big City by Evie
Family by Finlay Ruben
I Come From the Outdoors by Eleanor
The Crescent Moon by Finlay
Delicious Welsh Cakes by Maisie
I Come From Christmas, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Kayla Elizabeth
Where I’m Happiest by Agatha
Dancing by Paige Gillian
Play Park by Joel James
LOVE by Alexander Robert Carr

Our teacher has written one too and we’d love to share some written by parents. Go on have a go! Click on the link below and read the poem a few times. You can try your own version using references to the sounds, sights and smells of your childhood. Write about what you remember. Write quickly, without thinking about it too much. Share them with us if you are brave. I Come From Robert Seatter

We were inspired by the BBC clip below which features some school girls from Bradford. We are grateful to them for sharing their stories, it has helped us to share our own. Watch the clip, their words are strong and lyrical.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-bradford-west-yorkshire-47500026

Thank you to Kate Clanchy for provided the lesson from her wonderful book: How to Grow Your Own Poem.