My home on the waters' edge.

Welcome to my blog! For the past few days at GCE, we have been talking about the concept of where we are from and the deeper meaning behind that. We talked about how where you are from can have personal and historical connections which are perceived differently by individual people. In addition to talking about where we are from, we went on a Field Experience to gallery 400 and observed artwork called 'The Last Judgement'. The Last Judgement was based in Little Village and it showed different aspects of the town and what it meant to people that live there. Below is my interpretation of where I'm from:


I live where Lake Shore Drive ends
and where the waters' edge begins.
Nestled between majestic buildings and winding parks,
swimming and playing with my siblings,
as the sand caresses our feet,
reminding me of a perfect childhood.

Living in the city feels more like home than country living.
The diverse smells of food from all over the world tempt my taste buds.
The sounds of buzzing traffic and wandering people,
turn out to be more peaceful than silence.
The silence that nothing can break,
except for the sounds of the ever crashing waves.

Staying true to its history,
Edgewater's canvas is sprinkled with so many cultures and artistic features.
Buildings and underpasses dressed with extravagant mosaics,
that express the cultural and religious differences.
Each piece carefully placed,
to give voice to the social beliefs and awareness of the community.

Many people may consider this place to be their home,
but nobody has my address,
or the feeling I get when I enter my apartment.
My home is where I am greeted by my family,
and where I can feel safe and be myself.


This concept of where I'm from has helped me deeply assess where I come from and what it means to me. While writing this poem, I was able to be more imaginative about the place that Edgewater is and the beauty of its community and environment. It allowed me to fully grasp all the things that make up Edgewater. Whether this be the water surrounding the east, the amazing architecture, the art on some of the buildings, or the diverse cultures, I was able to see it all in a different light and rediscover its meaning. What I learned from this project is that your own perception of what your home is, is unique to you. I learned to appreciate even more, where I come from and how it plays into my every day life.