The Bluestone Review 2025

The Bluestone Review

I Am From Andrew Hicks

I am from football. From cleats and gloves. I am from the football field. The smell of fresh cut grass and the white lines. I am from the pond with monster bass, algae, and big bluegill. I’m from cookouts and happiness. From my mom and brother, the other half of me. I’m from the loving feeling of happiness. The presents from Santa and arrows from Cupid. I’m from the church on Sunday, and cookouts on easter. I’m from West Virginia. Beanie weenies and mac and cheese and pizza on friday evening. From the play fighting with my brother. The creeks deep in West Virginia. The dirt roads. It feels like warm hot chocolate on a cold winter day, All of these memories, scattered around me.

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