“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!

 
  • I am from (my climate of my country/state/city)
    Ex: Hot summers, crisp autumns, frigid winters, and wet springs

    I am from (the best things about where I'm from)
    Ex: All-night bodegas, art and culture and life, and never being alone

    I 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 dove

    I am from (your favorite holidays)
    Ex: Quiet Christmases, adventurous Thanksgivings, and crazy Halloweens

    I am from (your favorite foods)
    Ex: Jumbo crab legs, my mother’s mac ‘n cheese, and the perfect cupcake

    I am from (your favorite family activity)
    Ex: Making fun of movies and dancing to made-up songs

    I am from (things you love doing)
    Ex: Crochet, reading, and traveling the world

    I am from (your favorite memories)
    Ex: My first lost tooth, being held by my grandmother, and being silly with my sister

    I 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.

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