Oh nsukuruWhat you mean to meIn life, just enoughYou give me energy Round and rough Small and largeSweet and sourSoft and hard Never the sameBut the same effect The first day I had oneI will never forget Firm, but squishy My thumb making a dent in the sideSweet juice drips outSome getting in my eyeContinue reading “Nsukuru (Orange)”
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Not A Star
I want to be a moonNot a star Stars burn brightBut can’t get too close Moons pull oceansAnd laugh with the stars above The sun may bring comfortAnd merciless warmth But the moon can seeWhat a sun cannotIn the dark
Contemporary Poet Research Project – Maya Angelou (5/2/24)
Maya Angelou was a contemporary poet born on April 4th, 1928, and died on May 28th, 2014, at the age of 86. She was a skilled poet and civil rights activist. She authored books such as “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “And Still I Rise,” and “On the Pulse of Morning.” Before sheContinue reading “Contemporary Poet Research Project – Maya Angelou (5/2/24)”
The Evolution of Poetry – Survey of Poetry Honors Project (5/23/24)
Poetry was originally an oral art. Poetry was passed on through songs and spoken words. Poetry recited history and stories of gods at social gatherings and festivals. Poems were long and rhythmic tales that lived on through generations of repetition. Poets stopped using oral poetry and began pursuing written poetry so they could appeal moreContinue reading “The Evolution of Poetry – Survey of Poetry Honors Project (5/23/24)”
Poet from the Past Research Project – Emily Dickinson (5/15/24)
Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts on December 10th, 1830. She wrote over 1,800 poems. It is said that the way Emily Dickinson was raised heavily influenced the way she wrote. She grew up in an extremely strict religious household. The belief in the Calvinist doctrine of predestination affected what topics she wrote aboutContinue reading “Poet from the Past Research Project – Emily Dickinson (5/15/24)”
“I Catch Glimpses…” Poetry Prompt Response
Prompt: “I catch glimpses of who I used to be, scattered like broken pieces of glass. Each shard reflects something different, and I’m left piecing it all together. But how do I rebuild what’s been shattered when I’m not sure where to start?” My mind is blinded by the flashing lights Of my distant futureContinue reading ““I Catch Glimpses…” Poetry Prompt Response”
Long Time No See
Hello! I know it’s been a while since I posted here. I’ve been busy, and I might have forgotten about this blog. Nevertheless, I was thinking about blogging again recently when I remembered this old place. I don’t plan on changing much. I am a bit older now than when I started this blog aboutContinue reading “Long Time No See”
Leo
The Leo Mighty lion Brave and true Proud but prideful The Leo
Ophiuchus
Oh dear, Ophiuchus Charmer of snakes Not of humanity Not yet known to me Ophiuchus
Rocky Mount
It’s always raining here The place where puddles appear It’s very rainy here
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