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First Draft of Querencia Free-Verse Poem

Family
Mine is my home
They are my querencia
They are where I find comfort

Mom, Dad, Collin, Rocky, & Lulu

I feel most at home when they’re around
Lulu bites me
Rocky is neurotic
Collin is reserved
Dad is always at peace
And mom’s a little wacky
But I love them and they love me

Querencia is home
Querencia is belonging
Querencia is were I find my peace
Surrounded by these people and pets is where I find it all

Original Free-write from Daybook

          My querencia is being with my family. I have made the small town of Boone my querencia over the past two years, but I always feel more at home and comfortable when my immediate family comes to visit. Knowing you've got a lot of family members surrounding you at all times, in a place like Houston, was comforting for eighteen years of my life. I will always love my hometown and it was my querencia up until I came to Appalachian. Now, I believe I am more comfortable up here in the beautiful mountains, surrounded by nature. I also think my querencia is being able to sing with a choir. I just recently joined Treble Choir, and I'm excited every time I get to the Music Building for practice. I love to write too, but singing is the way I feel like I am able to express myself best.

© 2012 by Claire Whitby.

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