Where I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton.
Where I'm From
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Where I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton.
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July 28, 2026
Ria Carrogan
<p>Where I’m From #47</p><p>By Ria Carrogan </p><p>Inspired by George Ella Lyon</p><p><br></p><p>I am from an 80s VHS player and Saturday morning cartoons.</p><p><br></p><p>From Ice Magic and Marmite.</p><p><br></p><p>I am from sitting on the back door step on warm summer nights, sipping sharp cider and watching the bats in the apple tree.</p><p><br></p><p>I am from lavender and thistle, </p><p><br></p><p>Fragrant, sharp, with a defiant ability to flourish.</p><p><br></p><p>I am from three siblings, gently teasing our mother and avoiding having my photo taken.</p><p><br></p><p>From Agnes and Steve (as well as Pete and Angela).</p><p><br></p><p>I am from “just one more chapter” and retreating into imaginary worlds.</p><p><br></p><p>From “you need to brush your hair, it is always such a mess” and “ten minutes until dinner!”</p><p><br></p><p>I’m from “I was raised Catholic so don’t trust religion” even though I sing hymns at school every day.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m from southern softness and the clan Lindsey.</p><p><br></p><p>An enticing tin of Quality Street, brightly coloured wrappers glinting in Christmas lights, and a dinner of picky bits (the best type of dinner).</p><p><br></p><p>From climbing out of the bedroom window and unpicking trouser seams to make bell-bottoms. Meeting boys and dancing all night.</p><p><br></p><p>From the grandmother who I am supposed to look like but I cannot remember her face.</p><p><br></p><p>The photos of my childhood are lost, probably in landfill now, rotting and yellow. Forgotten. The wristband from my birth is gone. I used to run my fingers along it, wondering how something so small fit my wrist. These photos and momentos are memories that I no longer have. Pictures of my mother smiling down at me in her arms. What will I have to show my daughter about who I was? That we looked alike?</p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Ria:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.femmeon.show/people/ria-she-her">https://www.femmeon.show/people/ria-she-her</a></p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Alyson:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.alysonshelton.com">https://www.alysonshelton.com</a></p><p>Substack: <a href="https://whereimfrom.substack.com/">https://whereimfrom.substack.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/">https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/</a></p><p><br> </p>
July 21, 2026
George Ella Lyon
<p>Where I’m From #46 with George Ella Lyon </p><p><br></p><p>A beautiful discussion about the original poem and all of its permutations. A truly joyous conversation. </p>
July 14, 2026
Miranda Vatterott
<p>Where I’m From #45</p><p>By Miranda Vatterott</p><p>Inspired by George Ella Lyon</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>I am from a latchkey</p><p>From Vicks Vaporub for whatever ails you</p><p>Soaring heat over 100 degrees of the Central Valley</p><p>At least it’s dry heat</p><p>I am from raisins and figs from the fields my great grandparents worked </p><p>From summer camping trips </p><p>And long sobremesas</p><p>From Stella and Jesse whose provisions had no end </p><p>From a teacher and a cop </p><p>A broken home</p><p>I am from hugs and kisses</p><p>And, “spare the rod, spoil the child”</p><p>“You can be anyone you want to be”</p><p>And “read if you are bored”</p><p>From stand, sit, kneel, repeat at St. Anthony’s parish</p><p>“Have you been to confession lately?”</p><p>From Fresno</p><p>And broken Spanish</p><p>I am from tri tip and homemade flour tortillas</p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Alyson:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.alysonshelton.com">https://www.alysonshelton.com</a></p><p>Substack: <a href="https://whereimfrom.substack.com/">https://whereimfrom.substack.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/">https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/</a></p>
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