Where I’m From

I’m from phonic charts
“Pig ---- P”
“Wheel ---- Wh”
“Fan ---- F”

I’m from basal readers
Such as Mr. Whiskers and Saturday Magic
And the endless accompanying comprehension questions.

I’m from spelling books
With units on making plurals
And underlining short and long vowels sounds.

I’m from the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys novel collection
That I read for pleasure just before bed.

I’m from reading Shakespeare
And then reading the Cole’s Notes versions
In order to understand what was going on in the text.

I’m from "listen to the teachers, they know best,

and they'll help you find your place."