Home by the Lake

Home By The Lake
by Alya Supangkat

I am from a messy bedroom, shared with my brother and sister.
Toys lay on the floor, followed by books.
I am from the quiet library, where endless books line the walls on shelves.
Astounding adventures fill every single page.
I am from satisfying holiday breaks, spent inside watching Charlie Brown on TV.

I am from James Hill, where the hill reaches the sky.
Rows and rows of sleds line up on top of the hill.
Children’s laughter rings in the air.
I am from the cozy dining room when winter comes,
I snuggle in a blanket while drinking hot chocolate.
I am from freezing winters, where frost covers the windows.

I am from high winds and thunder.
Hail showers and slush.
I am from Ridgeville Park, where flowers bloom in springtime.
I lie on the soft grass and smell the morning dew.

I am from the hot and sweaty summers of Evanston.
The beach fills up with delight every single roasting day.
The cool lake water trickles down my spine, refreshing.
I am from burning sand under tan feet.

I am from frostbites and snowmen.
Dandelions and drizzles.
Bare feet and brain freezes.
Red and brown.

I am from blizzards and rainstorms.
And traffic on I-94.
I am from puddles and showers.
And sunshine and flowers.

I am from a content town.
A town known as Evanston.
A town forever my home.






A little something from fourth/fifth grade, just to match the topic of the previous posts.

Comments

  1. Aletha DianiNovember 19, 2018 at 5:44 AM

    udah baca yang ketiga kali, suka bangeeetTtt

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    1. AspgktApril 30, 2020 at 6:59 AM

      I just saw this :))) thank you so much for reading and for your uplifting comment!

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  2. danishaMay 2, 2020 at 3:45 AM

    Whenever you bring Evanston up, I can't help but also sense that feeling of longing. Keep it up, al!

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    1. AspgktMay 2, 2020 at 8:46 AM

      The best thing you could tell a writer is that they succeeded in making you feel. A million thank you's!

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