This post is a response to “I’m From…” found at Communicating.Across.Boundaries. Originally written on my personal blog under maiden name Emily Harris.
I am from
generations of pioneers. I follow trails made by
unsettled hearts
seeking more.
I am from
dusty shoes lined up at the door,
woven rugs hung on the walls,
and tables laden with bread and tea.
I am from
economy seats–
2 a.m. flights–
time zones–
layovers–
exchange rates–
customs officers–
I am found amongst the pages of my passport.
I am from
a home of story.
I have roots in the tales I have heard and told
with every new introduction.
I am from
“goodbyes”
and “hellos”…
My home is in welcoming arms and the blessings of each farewell.
Oh my gosh – I love this SO much. This is so my story. Thank you.
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Thank you so much. I wrote this poem in 2014 when I first read the original piece. I’ve reposted it here because I am trying to pull together some of my writing for an online portfolio as I will soon be writing for Culture Honey: http://www.culturehoney.com/.
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Reblogged this on communicating across the boundaries of faith & culture and commented:
The I’m From post that Robynn’s daughter wrote so long ago continues to inspire people. I love this piece called Unsettled.
Enjoy!
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What a powerful piece of poetry…I’ll have to show Adelaide who wrote the I’m From post you refer to. Thank you for expanding it and coming up with this powerful poetry post! I have tears in my eyes for so many reasons. Thank you.
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Thank you so much. I would love for her to read it, as I was so moved by her poem.
As I’ve mentioned in my reply to Marilyn, I originally wrote and posted this on my personal blog in 2014. I’ve reposted it here because I wanted to include it in my online portfolio.
I have also written a response to my response (ha!) that is on this site, too. I wrote “The Return to Eden” in the weeks leading up to my wedding as I was contemplating my new future as a married woman after 30 years of nomadic, TCK life. If you’re interested, I’d love for you and Adelaide to read it as well: https://writeremilygreene.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/the-return-to-eden-and-now-there-are-stars/
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