I am from old Historian words
a gripping sea/rivers pouring fish
the new land’s tide covering
baby’s breath
I am from a massive family
eldest of seven, little hands
grabbing hold of big sister legs
the depth of heartbeats
matching my own
I am from a wide coastline
saltwater Sundays and men
making merry
the company they keep
An exercise in telling where you’re from without actually saying where you’re from. George Ella Lyon does it/did it best. This was a writing exercise presented to us during my first day of orientation at my new job this past Monday, June 18, 2018. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A Cornered Gurl 
congrats my friend, hope it’s a job that is in line with following your passion, with this piece, it seems to be a beautiful start 🙂
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Thank you, Kim. I hope it will be. I’m excited, fearful, nervous, and hopeful, but I feel like it’s gonna be a great transition. Guess what color scrubs I have to wear. You and Mags will get a kick outta this:
Purple. Actually, aubergine, but yes, purple scrubs. Lol.
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befitting of a queen of course, how could they not be purple 🙂 yay, you can think of us when you see them daily 🙂
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Ick!
Haha. I do look good in purple, it’s just a blah color to me. Y’all know that, though. Thank you, Kim. Lol. 😊
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Reread this. So brilliant
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Hey, you. Thank you. Just read your recent piece and am… jaw-dropped.
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We’re echoing one another then! 💓
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I guess we are, ma’am. I guess we are.
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I think I said this in my head and didn’t write it but … I LOVE this. GORGEOUS
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Thank you. 💙
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Very cool exercise, and poem! I bet they were impressed, lol. Did they know how many ch writing poetry is part of your life? It seems this job will be a great fit for you!!
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I actually didn’t share my piece. I’m not very vocal about my work, but a member of my team wanted to read it, we ran out of time.
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You rocked this one, trE. I’d love to hear more about a job that impliments fun exercises like this.
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It was the first day of orientation for my new gig. And let me tell you, Barry, you would’ve loved it. With all of the information we had to absorb, the instructors and trainers made the environment a welcoming one and fun one too. I enter my actual department/work environment on Monday. That’ll be the tell-all. 😊
Thank you for reading.
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PS that picture of the little girl too (crashes to floor) SO CUTE
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Sounds like a fun challenge! I enjoyed reading the lovely poem you came up with. 🙂
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Thank you, Betty! It was definitely fun!
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A writing exercise during orientation at a new job? Wow!
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Yes, ma’am. I was pleasantly surprised. 😊
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Congrats, Tre, on another start of your journey! And you started your journey with a beautiful poem too. Love the lines “the depth of heartbeats / matching my own”. I feel the depth of your connection to your family!
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Tien, thank you. I’m enjoying every minute so far. It’s tiring, but it’s a good form of exhaustion and I’m excited. I’m so happy you’re here. *big hugs*
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Lovely!!! I did that exercise as well and it is SOOOO fun! Cheers!!! 🤗💖☀️
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It is very fun. 😊 Thank you.
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