Reflection is something I really love. It allows you to look back into your past and see what you did and how you grew up, especially in your childhood years. These are memories you won’t ever forget and will cherish for life. In this poem, I take a look back into my childhood town of Shorewood, Wisconsin, where I lived 7 years of my childhood life.
Where I'm From, By Kartik Lakhwani, March 2024
I am from quiet suburbs to bustling streets.
Long harsh winters, and pleasant springs.
Blankets and sweaters, coats and more.
Sleeping in dark magenta frozen nights and waking up to bright snowy days and eating smores.
Feeling the warmth of the heat and the frostbite of the biting chills of the outside.
I am from flowering hills and plains to wet muddy fields.
The smell of dandelions going up your nose.
Vibrant sunrises upon the lake to sandy shores of the coast.
I am from breezy winds on huge biking trails.
Beautiful trees that change color, highlighting the woods.
I am from festivities and cheers.
People popping their beers.
The Brewers are coming to town,
Happiness and partying is going around.
From the touchdowns of the Packers and the hoops of the Bucks.
From the land of the delicious cheese and the city where my little sister was born.
Promoted to big brother for the little baby other.
I am from the old brick Lake Bluff School.
And the cool swimming pool.
Hanging out with the silly friends I made.
Video games, bikes, and toy trains.
Wagons and Dragons, Lemonade and Hot Chocolate,
Dreams and memes.
All of this and more
roll around my head,
Reminding me of where I’m from.
-Kartik Lakhwani
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That’s it for my poem reflecting on my childhood town. I hope you liked reading it as much as I did writing it, as well as fell in love with my childhood town of Shorewood, WI. Please leave comments and feedback below on how I could improve. If you think I did a good job, please like this post and subscribe to my blog for more! Also, try reflecting on your childhood town and memories and share your works of literature as well! See you in the next post…
-Kartik Lakhwani
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