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GROWING UP IN WEST VIRGINIA: A POEM FOR MY CHILDHOOD

Talia Cartwright Student Contributor, West Virginia University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The mud and gunk stick to my boots

The stink of wool clings to my hands and hair

A bark and a holler call me inside

Warmth from the oven fills my spirit,

While the smell of fresh bread warms my soul

Strawberry and cinnamon swirl around,

Combining with suds and steam

Lemony syrup binds my hair into its curls

A pomegranate candle holds me close as I begin to rest

Sending me off to dreams of my cornfields 

Talia is the president and editor in chief of West Virginia University’s Her Campus chapter, where she studies journalism and marketing. She hopes to pursue a career in fashion and beauty journalism or marketing in New York City. Her interests include creating social media content and writing articles focused on fashion, pop culture, beauty and lifestyle.