Spillwords Press publishes my poem, “I Am From”.

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

Dear Family and Friends,

I am thrilled to share with you that my poem, “I Am From” is published on Spillwords Press today! Thank you to Dagmara and her team for accepting my recent submission. It is always a great honor to have my writing featured on her wonderful platform, and to be in the company of so many talented authors, some of whom I consider friends here in blogland.

You may recall my prior post, but if not, here’s a little back story…”I Am From” was inspired by Vicki’s poem that intrigued me. Please pop over to her lovely sight for inspiration: https://victoriaponders.com/2025/04/28/echoes/. She was originally inspired by Lori’s post: https://loripohlmanwriter.com/2025/04/25/polished-maple-tables/ in which I also visited, feeling the same rush of inspiration. They both spotlighted the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon. And my version is:

I Am From

I am from my mom’s emotions
that had a mind of their own
so wild at times emulating a summer storm
I am from my dad’s humor
where smiles bloomed
but his temper too in my less patient moods

I am from flower petals I did not plant
Mom’s were nurtured – my thumbs weren’t green
yet the petals’ beauty is always seen
I am from butter, sugar (granulated and brown),
vanilla, baking powder and soda,
and nuts, yes, sometimes this is the case,
and chocolate chips in their tantalizing ways

I am from the moon in her mystery
The sun in his radiance
The lake in its serenity…

You can read the full poem here, and please don’t leave without giving it a ❤️. You only need to log in if you’d like to leave a comment. Either way, I’d appreciate your support! 

Thanks again to Dagmara K. and her team, and thanks to you for stopping by!
I hope to see you at Spillwords! ❤️

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113 thoughts on “Spillwords Press publishes my poem, “I Am From”.”

  3. What a beautiful poem! I missed Vicki and Lori’s inspired poem so I’ll have to go see. I did however read Brian’s which was awesome! Congratulations on taking the theme and running with it all the way to publication at Spillwords! That’s awesome! 😎 🙌

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful comment, Cindy! This was fun to explore. My version is free style, but I plan to try Lori’s template in the near future. I feel that we’d all have many versions because one version doesn’t sum it up for me. 🙂 Thanks again, my friend! ❤️🥰

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  12. Aww, this is great. Glad Spillwords Press is running it again. I love where you go with your version. Love how you “play off” your mom and dad. I think it’s neat too to see how different writers use the same prompt but go in a thousand different directions. Congrats.

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    1. Thanks, Brian! I feel the same as you do – it’s interesting to read the different versions from the same idea. This has been really fun to explore, and I’m glad you enjoyed mine. 🙂 Thanks again!

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  15. congrats on this and loved your poem, it shows both sides of you. we are all made of a mix, neither all one way or the other. ‘knowledge pouring in,’ yes –

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    1. Thanks, Beth, and that’s why I really loved writing this. I’m going to try another one with Lori’s template. Like I mentioned to Smitha, our lives don’t fit into just one poem. So I think anyone who tries this could have many versions. And yes to knowledge pouring in. Thanks again! 💞

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    1. Thanks so much, Maggie! Your support means a lot! And I appreciate you taking the time to comment on SW too! 🙂 Lots of love and hugs to you! Thanks again for your lovely words! xoxoxo 💞🌻💕

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  25. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor

    Love this one, Lauren. (Take that as a greater compliment because I don’t read much poetry normally.) We are a product of our environments and those around us. It’s an eye opener when you see some beautiful qualities in your own children along with one or two of the not so great ones, a great reminder that we’re all works in progress.

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  28. I read your poem and loved it the first time I read it. Congratulations on having your poem published in Spillwords. I’ll visit the site. My husband and I are taking a trip to Italy, leaving on Saturday. I’ll visit you when I return.

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  34. I could not leave a comment there (but will try later when I have time to set up an account) – but I read the full poem and love the self discovery and expressions of life and growth with this contentment in identity – very good

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words of support, Mike. I always appreciate your feedback, and I’m glad you liked this poem. It was fun to explore and write. And you know what it feels like to be featured on Spillwords too. Thanks again, my friend. 🥰

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      1. You’re very welcome Lauren ! It’s very inspiring to get a peek into your world by way of your great work & to see you living (some of) your dreams 💫✍🏼💗 continued success to you ! xo

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