"Broken"
What happens to a broken soul?
Does it shrivel up and fade from existence?
Does it mend itself?
Maybe it just stays as it is.
Or does it work to better itself?
I, too, sing America
I am unique
They think I’m average
But I am different in everyway
Tomorrow I will laugh with all my friends
Nobody’ll care
Besides they are as different as I am
I, too, am American
"Ego"
What happens to big egos?
Do they expand like a thirsty sponge?
Do they shrivel up after criticism?
Maybe they just hide in their insecurities
Or do they erode over time like a rocky cliff pelted by waves?
"Shoes’ Moods"
What happens to a shoe, in a matter of a day?
Does it step in some gum?
Does it want to just run away?
Maybe it just sits and waits, for a new foot to fill its place.
Or does it long to run, free of stink?
"Potential Revealed"
I, too, sing America
I am pushed forward
forced to stand on trial before the jury
They judge with STONY HEARTS
But I turn my face away
Tomorrow the impartial judge will come
Nobody will judge recklessly or unjustly
Besides…they have never seen my true potential
I, too, am America
"Ignorance Festered"
What happens to defiant ignorance?
Does it boil over on a stove?
Or pop like a pimple in its prime,
—That spews puss over the skin?
Does it expand like a marshmallow in the microwave,
Spreading its presence to all known space?
Or torture as a poison,
Crushing life in its grasp.
Maybe it burns up,
Like charred meat on the grill.
Or does it ERUPT and spread its influence?
"Shine"
I, too, sing America
I am a small star among thousands,
Shining dimly,
They are brilliant stars,
Blocking out my small light
But I am special
Tomorrow my light will outshine
everyone else’s,
Nobody’ll question by existence
Besides, we all are bright
I, too, sing America
10 comments:
Hello, again! Did I beat Erik this time? Anyways, I saw this blog and thought Oh no! It’s empty! So I’m fixing it! About the poems, when you said in class that you put up poems, I thought you might have put up the fun poems because, personally, these poems were the least fun to write and mine didn’t turn out too well….These poems had too many rules and guidelines it took the fun out of writing it! Maybe next time could you post some of the other poems?
I really like the poem "Shine."
It's almost what I was going for with my poem,
but worded so much stronger.
Very, very good work.
Darn!!
Oh well, 3 is a lucky number anyway.
I completely agree with Jenna. These poems were the least fun. I was surprised with the wonderful results from other people, because I also think the ridiculous structure and rules were blocking out all of my creativity.
I like a lot of what others wrote though, just surprised you picked these to share.
Well then, Cheerio..
Off to take a gander at Great Expectations before the mid-day tea.
(That's my British way of saying bye...)
I really like the "Ego" poem. The words they used to describe an ego, such as insecurties, are all characteristics of a personality! I thought that was a really neat idea. Nicely done.
hey,
I agree that these poems were a little harder because of the format we had to follow. It wasn't as "free" to write and took a little more time.
P.S. Thank you for putting up "Egos" Mrs. McGowan. Although the format was a little challenging, it is actually one of my favorite poems I've done.
Hey,
This is my first time leaving a comment here. My favortie poem was "Ego". I have some friends with big egos. I should show them this poem. Anyway I liked how they used the simile at the end. Good poems!
Erik and Jenna, You two are impossible to please :) Not everyone is as comfortable with poetry as you, so some students appreciate the structure. I try to provide variety, so each student finds something he or she enjoys.
I really liked these poems.
Also i thought they we easy to write,
but also meaningful.
I feel that even though some poems can be rather drab and boring, these had a nice rhythem and flow to them. They also all had great useages of strong vocabulary and imagry, especially the one about ignorance. Using a pimple, because I all know we have had one was a great idea and I applaud whoever wrote it very nice work
I really like the poem 'ego'. I think people can relate to what the author was trying to get across.
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