Poetry Reflection

     The importance poetry has on my life is helps me express myself in a humorous way or more serious way. It also lets me understand other people's experiences other than mine. In my picture poem I described paradise for me and how I thought it would be. In my nonsense poem I thought of a monster I imagined in my head and put it on paper, honestly it's awesome how we can do that. Our imagination is not impossible to describe, we can draw or write or put it into a poem and BOOM! we have our thoughts on paper. Then on a serious note we can express ourselves on paper also. Like on my spine and found poetry I just described what I felt about serious topics, that also other could relate too.  Then when other also describe their experiences in poetry everyone just connects. That is also a good thing about poetry others can relate and enjoy your own poetry.

     Honestly poetry does not belong to everyone. Teenagers in my grade don't think of it as their favorite type of read, because when they think of poetry they think of Shakespeare and Edgar A. Poe, which is boring to our generation. People don't give poetry a chance, I didn't either. Now I actually enjoy poetry. I bet more people my age would enjoy it if they reach out to poetry that is relatable in any situation serious or humorous.

     The life and past experiences of a poet affects their life because it basically shows the type of poetry they are going to talk about. Like Edgar A. Poe, he had a kinda horrible history so he talked about creepy/sad stories. Their experiences also changes how they think in the future, so they could be better with their choices and even show it in their poetry. That is the beauty of poetry.

- Extended Metaphor Poem
- Bio-Poem of a Character
- Where I'm from Poem
- Two Voice Poem
- Spine Poem
- Found Poem
- Picture Poem

"The Monster from BlehhBlahh"

"You are Worth It" - Found Poem

"You are worth it. They need you, you're going to show people life for days."

     This found poem is supposed to bring a positive feeling to the reader. This basically describes a person who usually thinks down of themselves, and how they are totally apart of society and are  important. It also states that people need them, so if they where gone they will be missed. Then the last line "...you're going to show people life for days." means that you will tell them your story and how people should live with happiness all the time. I drew the Earth because I thought of how everyone matters to this world in their own special way. Also, the phrase "you are out of this world" also made me picture space and the Earth.

I commented on Omar, Sebastian, and Mia's Blog.

Spine Poetry

           I wanted to create this poem because I want to create a negative feeling but then add the positivity that over powers the negativity. In the first line "Trapped in Darkness Never Fall Down..." means that when you are very dismal and gloomy you don't want to give up or "fall down." Then as it states, "Don't Think Twice" that is also adding onto when you are gloomy to not think twice about your problems and also overthink, because in any situation that is the wrong thing to do. Then the final line "Hope was Here" means that no matter what, in darkness or in day that there is always hope. That line sort of empowers the whole meaning of this poem no mater what there is always some positive or good things in your life or problem.

Thinglink Interactive Poem

I commented on Nicolas, Siari, and Devin's Blog.

Two Voice Poem

Trouble By Gary D. Schmidt
Pages: 0 - 140

Henry                                                     Sanborn

I'm going to climb Mt. Katahdin.                                                                                                  

Well I'm going with you.

I have to do this...

Alone

Yeah I know you already told me 

at least one hundred times.

I have to go alone though,

in memory of my brother.

I know, but you can get killed out

there alone.

It's not like..

You'll do any better

Yeah but at least they won't be looking

for your body for six months, at least 

it will be easier to find if one of us 

makes it out alive.

Just shut up Sanborn before I 

take you down.

I'll take you down in less than 

five seconds.

Lets go then!

(Henry gets pinned to the ground, his face in the grass).

Okay I give up you got me.

Maybe next time buddy!

But you know nothing about 

climbing mountains.

So, I rather go with you then

to see my best friend die alone.

We will always be best friends!

Okay, Okay fine. Thanks

for being with me in this

tough time.

That's what friends are for.

I just want to prove to my

brother that I'm better then

he sees me.

Well you will, with me by your side.

We have to be careful by the...

Sharp edge cliff

I heard that if you fall from

there you will break into

a million pieces!

Same!

I'm scared!

Well I have to do it, scared

or not!

True, because that is what your

brother would say.

Yup, that was him...

Well, lets go finish this mile

in under four minutes!

You mean I will finish in under

four minutes.

Same thing, lets go!

See you at the finish line!

3rd Quarter Reflection Blog

It's finally third quarter! Then the end of fourth quarter and school is over! Time flies fast. I have progressed and improved a lot from first quarter in many ways.

     I think I have made my biggest improvement on my writing all together.  I used to be really unorganized and be very redundant with my writing. Now I have learned how to do a summary that includes a topic sentence and supporting details. I also have improved on my diction when I am writing, like instead of "being confused' you can say "I'm discombobulated." Everyone needs to now how to write in about any occupation. Also I am making sure not using FANBOYS in the beginning of sentences because that is not correct grammar.

     Something that I am proud of that I have accomplished since the New Year was to try new stuff. I have learned to be well rounded in everything I do. Like I have been trying to advance my diction. I also have been trying new genres of books, most recently I have read a memoir called The Boy in the Wooden Box. I usually do not read any nonfiction novels because I think they are tedious but this one I have enjoyed. Now I am aware that lots of genres are very interesting.

     The most challenging thing in third quarter was the Articles of the Week and making sure to read every night. The AoWs where challenging because I always had  a rough time with the objective summaries. I would always add textual evidence when you aren't supposed to. I was also bad at interpreting what was happening in the passage. Also with reading every night since I was in Battle of the Books it was hard because I have a busy schedule or sometimes I am just really lazy to be honest.

40 Book Challenge 3/12/15

The Boy in the Wooden Box By Leon Leyson
Prompt - You will be creating a bio-poem for your literary character/person.
Pages - FINISHED BOOK

Leon Leyson

Hardworking, adjustable, strong hearted, and curious.

A person in the Holocaust.

Lover of his family, adventures, his freedom.

Who notices anger, religions, and nice people.

Who feels hope, excitement, and brave.

Who learns about the Nazis, and how Jewish people are treated poorly.

Who says, "I always believed in hope, when nobody else did."

Who used to think the world is peaceful, but now knows it isn't true and to never be against anyone's religion.

Major character in The Boy in the Wooden Box.

A book that evaluates the hardships of the Holocaust, teaches, and helps you appreciate the things in life.

 I commented on Sammie's and Sonny's Blog

"All Nighter" - Extended Metaphor Poem

It was a choice I had to make right then and there:

Stay up late on my phone or go to sleep.

If I stayed up late everyone would think I’m so cool,

but in the morning we have a test, so I’ll look like a fool.

If my parents find me on my phone they’ll get real mad.

It’s just one night.

My phone keeps ringing from all my messages, 

I can’t just leave my friends behind.

It's just one night,

it will be alright.

I would be so tired in the morning

it’s a school night.

I would have to wake up at 6:00am,

if I go to bed.....

I’m going to do an ALL NIGHTER!

It’ll be so fun.

My choice was to stay up!

It’s just one night!

"The Island" - Picture Poem

She sees nothing but paradise.

The water glistens,

as if it was the cleanest mirror.

 There is no work.

Something to get away from all the problems, 

dragging her down to the center of the Earth.

 In the morning animals fills her eyes.

In the afternoon she loves the warmth of the sun.

At night she sees the sun rise.

 Where she live she see nothing but towers,

and sadly not so many flowers.

In the island she sees nature,

and the Earth in its natural beauty.

 She then sees her family coming,

but then darkness fills her eyes.

It was just a dream,

a wonderful but unrealistic dream.