“I Am” Poems
“I Am” poems are a signature LitWorld activity that allow us tell the unique stories of who we are. Beginning each line with “I Am…”, these poems can be about anything that has helped shaped you into the person you are today.
To help LitWorld celebrate our 15th anniversary, use the prompts below or download the resource pack to write your own "I Am From" memoir, then submit it to the padlet below!
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I am from (my climate of my country/state/city)
Ex: Hot summers, crisp autumns, frigid winters, and wet springsI am from (the best things about where I'm from)
Ex: All-night bodegas, art and culture and life, and never being aloneI am from (the sounds that best describe my location)
Ex: Honking horns, the rhythmic beat of a backyard party, and the soulful call of the mourning doveI am from (your favorite holidays)
Ex: Quiet Christmases, adventurous Thanksgivings, and crazy HalloweensI am from (your favorite foods)
Ex: Jumbo crab legs, my mother’s mac ‘n cheese, and the perfect cupcakeI am from (your favorite family activity)
Ex: Making fun of movies and dancing to made-up songsI am from (things you love doing)
Ex: Crochet, reading, and traveling the worldI am from (your favorite memories)
Ex: My first lost tooth, being held by my grandmother, and being silly with my sisterI am from (your hopes and dreams)
Ex: A world where everyone gets what they need and everyone is cared for
Upload Your Story Here!
Add your own “I Am” poem to the collection, and check out the other submissions from our Storymaker’s Circle collection.