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Student-written Poems


After reading “I’m From” by Gary Gray, one of the titles nominated for the 2025 Bluegrass Award, students in 1st and 2nd grades wrote poems about where they’re from modeled after the book.

Students in 3rd and 4th used a model titled “I Am” to write poems about themselves.

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    I’m from Madisonville

    Kentucky

    My mom and dad

    A rainbow

    I’m from my mom

    Ice cream before bed

    Northern Kentucky

    I’m from be kind to your sister

    My mom, my sister, my stepdad

    My family

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    I’m from Kentucky

    My mom

    Don’t hit your brothers

    I’m from India

    Game night, roll the dice

    Playing my playstation

    Watching tv

    No screaming in the house

    Pizza at home my mom bought at Kroger

    Singing songs that I kno

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    I’m from good cooking

    Honduras

    Playing with a ball in the streets

    Cats climbing on the tall wall

    Drawings and pictures on the fridge

    Good food inside it.

    I’m from making friends

    Sleeping in my comfy bed

    Kentuck

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    I’m from Kentucky

    My fun home

    My family

    A warm plate of butter noodles

    My mom’s belly

    I’m from Florida and my family

    Clean your room, do the dishes

    Fresh cut watermelon

    Fresh pizza from the oven

    Helping my mom clean

    I’m from turn off your game

    My sister waking me up

    From my soft bed

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    I’m from no throwing in the house

    Soft bed sheets

    Shut the door

    I’m from love and kindness

    Don’t go into my room

    My dog and family

    Little sisters

    I’m from love

    Yummy food

    Grilling hot dogs and burgers

    I’m from don’t touch that

    Good sleep and love

    Babyhood no baby books

    Pizza

    I’m from close the door behind you

    My wolf mom

    Western Kentucky

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    I’m from no kicking stuff in the house

    Put your stuff up

    Fortnite and Nikes

    Shut the door behind you

    Pancakes and waffles

    Cats in the tree I have to catch

    Don’t jump on the couch

    My family and school

    Love and kindness

    I’m from too much family

    Friends and games

    Pause my game

    Slam the door

    I’m from

    Everyone is welcome here

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    I Am Poems - Mrs. Potts Class

     

    I am a girl.

    I am in the third grade.

    I am kind.

    I touch a cloud.

    I dream to have nice dreams.

    I understand something that’s true. I hope something you actually hope for.

    I try something you really give an effort about.

     

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    I am special

    I am curious.

    I am a gamer.

    I am smart.

    I am funny.

    I am loved.

     

    I am cool.

    I am smart.

    I am polite and kind.

    I am a pokemon master.

    I am funny.

     

    I am best friends with Kota.

    I am loved.

    I am nice.

    I like tape.
    I am Keanu



     

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    JaRiah

    I am polite and kind.

    I love Mom.

    I love Dad.

    I am pretty.

    I wonder about my future.

    I hear angels.



     

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    Mollie

    I am a girl.

    I am a gymnast.

    I wonder what some things taste like.

    I am brave.

    I am strong.

    I am heard.

    I am nice.

    I am empowered.

    I like flipping.

    I like art.

    I like reading.

    I am from Kentucky.




     

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    Bodhi

    I am polite and kind.

    I try to do my best.

    I feel angel wings.

    I love my dog.

    I touch a summer’s cloud.

    I dream something you dream about.



     

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    Alexis

    I am kind.

    I am sleepy

    I am up.

    I am from home.

    I am lovely.

    I am loveful.

    I am joyful.

    I am kindful.

    I am a vibe person.

    I am chill.

    I am polite.

    I am kind. I am sleepy.  

    I am up.

    I love Mom.

    I am friends with Briley.

    I want Robux.

    I cry sadly.

    I see TV.

    I am from home.

    I jump like a lion.

    I roll like a silly seal.

    I play joyfully.

    I love Roblox

    I am from Mom.

    I know 2+2.

    I hear walking.



     

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    Aaliyah

    I am Aaliyah.

    I am kind.

    I am pretty.

    I am in 3rd grade.

    I am in love with Walmart.

    I am an artist.

    I am smart.

    I am in love with talking.

    I am nice to my friends.

    I am nice to my mom and dad.

    I love my dog.



     

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    I am polite and kind.

    I wonder what my future is.

    I hear singing.

    I see people.

    I want to do it again.

    I am polite and kind.

     

    I pretend I’m a princess.

    I feel an angel’s wings.

    I touch a summer’s cloud.



     

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    Wren

    I am polite and kind.

    I wonder about my future.

    I love my puppy.

    I touch a summer’s cloud.

    I wish I could go to Disney Land.

    I dream for a quiet day.

    I love to see rainbows.

    I wish I could do fun things over again.

    I feel an angel’s wings.

    I love to see my family and friends.



     

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    Jayda

    I am a blonde, smart girl.

    I wonder what happens next.

    I hear nice words.

    I see the world.

    I want money.

    I am nice.

     

    I pretend to play with toys.

    I feel ok.

    I touch my mom.

    I worry about storms.

    I cry when I’m sad.

    I am me!

     

    I understand school.

    I say nice things.

    I dream to play.

    I try things I’ve never done before.

    I hope about to get good scores.

    I AM ME!



     

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    Bristol

    I am smart and brave.

    I love.

    I sing.

    I wonder.

    I study.

    I try.

    I am kind and nice.

     

    I am brunette.

    I dream.

    I like.

    I call.

    I text.

    I love my mom.

    I love my dad.

    I heart.

    I hear

    I see like an owl.

    I am sweet like honey.

     

    I am good.

    I am Christian.

    I am me.



     

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    Amira

    I am polite and kind.

    I am smart.

    I am Amira.

    I am a great friend.

    I am good.

    I understand something that is true.

    I am love for me.

    I try my best.

     I am good.

    I dream.

    I am kind.

    I am nice.



     

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    I am polite and kind.

    I wonder about my future.

    I try to be kind.

    I see angels.

    I feel sad.

    I touch water.



     

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    I am a big brother.

    I am in third grade.

    I am good for my mom and dad.

    I like pizza.



     

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    I understand something that is true.

    I say something you believe in.

    I believe I’m something.

    I try my best.

    I hope in you.