Blog for 1/27/16 poetry response

      The poem I choose is, "Fire&Ice" by Robert Frost. This poem is about a person that is telling the audience how they think that the world will end, at first they seem to believe that fire is the most destructive of the two, however at the end they admit that both would "suffice".  However I believe that there is a deeper meaning to the poem. I believe that when they refer to "the world" being destroyed, they mean a person being destroyed by an inner conflict. If that were true the person would be split between acting based on their emotions and acting based on logic. (Hence the name "Fire&Ice")

      This poem reminds me of how I often feel when wondering on how to deal with conflicts. It feels like my brain has separated itself into two parts. The logical side and the more emotional side. As I believe in being blunt, like my mother, my more emotional side tends to win that internal argument. I am also told that I tend to be hotheaded, again like my mother, and can be brash at times. (I am beginning to see a theme here.) While I like to think about things, if I get very angry or happy I act without thinking. On the other hand some people tell me that sometimes I seem like I overthink things. That, and I can put out a cold exterior that makes me look very unfriendly. In that way I am also like my father. When I'm angry, and not yelling, I tend to shut the world out and retreat into my mind. That gives off an emotionless front.

This is the image that I imagine when I read this poem:

Poetry Reflection

1~ Poetry can be a vital, real part of everyone's life. What place or importance does poetry have in my own life? Does poetry belong to everyone? How do I know?

In my life poetry is best described as a deep trench that looks to large to explore completely. Now that I have jumped over the edge I have realized that poetry is not as daunting as it seemed. Yes, there is a lot of poetry,  and yes I won't be able to read it all, but in poetry I have learned that you only really have to read what you want to. There is no requirement for the amount you read or the type of poetry it is. he only requirement is to read and write whatever you wish. Yes, poetry does belong to everyone. I know this, because we all have the freedom to interpret things in different ways. Although we may not own the piece, the way we interpret it is entirely our own. No one els will find the exact same meaning as you when they read "Harlem". It may be similar, but not identical

2~ How does the life and experiences of a poet affect the poem he/she creates?

The life and experiences of a poet affect the poem they create by changing the mood, tone, and subject of the poem.For example, if the poet had a rough childhood then their poems might focus more on the negative things because that is what they are used to. On the other  hand if the poet has a positive and family oriented their poems may be more positive  because that is what they are used to.

3~ Choose two poems (one that you have read and one that you have written yourself) and analyze how a poem's form and structure contribute to its meaning. Also, analyze the impact that words/phrases, rhyme, alliteration, repetition, and figurative language have on the poem.

I will be comparing my nonfiction poem and the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. These poems often single out a word or phrase to emphasis it's meaning. They also use figurative language that will make readers need to stop and think in order to understand what that means. In "Poison" the poems eludes to famous stories or movies in order to make the people think more. "Harlem" also makes people think by asking rhetorical questions.


- Non-Fiction Poem
- Bio Poem
- Where I'm From Poem
- Spine Poem
- Found Poem
- Nonsense Poem

"Fatal Smile"

"Poison"

Did you learn nothing from the fall of Washington?

The inky scar of poison was your only clue, and yet

that should have been more than enough.

And as concerned as you were, you did not

a thing to stop me. My poison.

The law was uninformed. The law was wrong.

But your creatively colorful campaign

didn’t mind one bit. And as disgusted

as the parents of innocence were, you did not

a thing to stop me. My poison.

The damage has been done. To not the body,

but the mind. The protection, sadly, misfired.

Those who were in need had no hazmat suit.

And as angry as the people were, you did not

a thing to stop me. My poison.

The only thing that eases my guilt over my

part in this war, is the knowledge that when

you were thrown in the lion den, no one

let  you out.

Inspired by the article: "Lead companies pushed their products even as people were being poisoned"

Bio Poem

Tessa.

Smart, Brave, Cunning.

A character in Jace's story.

Lover of books, family, and friends.

Who notices inner kindness, true strength, and a friend in need.

Who feels love, laughter, and betrayal.

Who learns strength, bravery, and self confidence.

Who says, "Do not seek revenge and call it justice."

Who used to think she new her life, but now knows that all is not what it seems.

Major character in Clockwork Angel 

A book that explains the depths of secrets and love that was merely touched in the first book.