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Where I'm From by Ted DeVirgilis

I am from a red and white bobber by the duck pond leaning on white birch. I bring home perch and catfish and Pop cleans and grills them.

I am from ricochet rifles green cans of rations. Our battalion jumps in foxholes and looks for the enemy.

I am from church on Sunday wearing plaid blazer and grandpa’s purple bow tie. Newfound attention on the stage and off.

I am from this pond bobbing in the wake alongside the divine creatures and the muck

waiting for the hook.