The poem summarizes the speaker's origins from various places and experiences in Louisiana. In three sentences, the summary is: The speaker describes being from both rural and urban areas of Louisiana, including the gravel roads of St. Rose, the streets of Kenner and New Orleans, and experiencing the formal traditions of Mardi Gras as well as the rebellious spirit of Zulu's carnival. They reference being from Louisiana's food, music, literature, video games, hip hop artists, education, family, religion, and their ultimate origins from God's divine creation.

1. Where I’m From by Michelle Hudson

5. From the legacy and the history of the Mardi Gras Indians.

9. I’m from Dr. Seuss books and Highlight magazine subscriptions. I’m from Ms. Pac Man, Donkey Kong, and Tetris played on Atari.

10. I’m from Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and The Real Roxanne. I’m from KRS-One, L. L. Cool J, and Public Enemy. From Flava Flav, MC Hammer, and Salt and Pepa: Before reality television disgrace.

14. I’m from my mother’s quick temper and my father’s incessant kindness. I’m from the Baptist Church and the hole-in-the-wall night club.

15. I’m from all origins that lead me where I’m supposed to be .

16. I’m from God’s divine invention.