The airplane can be annoying With all of the germs And the kid behind you that could be a soccer star And the woman beside you who loves to go barefoot Let’s not forget the claustrophobic washrooms with the toilets that are too loud And the baby that is afraid of flying that can be…
At times we all feel afraid, we all put up a facade hoping others might not really recognize who we are. Afraid to be hated on? Afraid to be lonelier than we already are? We put up walls, and plaster them with posters of lies. So no one can really know who we are right? Because yes…
Great works of poetry usually have a meaningful story behind all of them. This Calgary-based poet, Clayton L Sanders was in a dark time of his life and this poem, along with others immediately touched me with its meaningful message and prose. A Company of Angels by Clayton L Sanders 09/28/08 A company of Angels…
We were learning the Vietnam War in social class the other day, and we learnt about how average American citizens strongly opposed the war at that time, because of the unnecessary damage that would be done to all the victims and their families & friends. A couple of days later, I came across this poem…
Do you love poetry? performance? Do you love talking? listening? Creatively expressing yourself out loud? If you like anything creative, expressive, and inspirational, than the Calgary Spoken Word Festival is for you! You’re probably wondering what the heck this festival is. My words couldn’t justify it, so check out the website here. I will, however, somewhat…
Heyyy! Since spring started yesterday, I figured now would be a great time to share a poem I created last year. It’s about spring and butterflies and nature and all that fluffy light stuff. It is a concrete poem, and so I tried to use the shaping and stuff to compliment what the writing said!…
Hi everyone. In my spare time, I decided to write a poem about the thoughts that run through my head during these cold winter days! Essentially, all I can think about are the homeless people that wander around our city looking for a warm and cozy place to live… something we take for granted. Today,…
You are YOU. Don’t forget that. Here is a poem that shows you to reveal your mask. Show everyone who you truly are. There will always be someone in this world willing to accept you.
I have English this semester. WOOHOO. (No sarcasm, I actually love English). This is my tribute to its wonderfulness. I love the poetry unit. -Sigh- From the title, I’m sure you can tell that it’s about a utopian and dystopian society. Watch for where it transitions from utopia to dystopia in the midst of the…
Do you ever complain about your laundry not being done? Or how your shower is cold? It’s time for people to start realizing how grateful they are for having a shower, or owning their own clothes. This poem, Daddy’s Day, truly shows that even a little girl has the resilience to overcome obstacles. She is a…
4 Walls of the World I want to look outside my window, and see the stars shining in the sky. I want to look up to the sky as though it is a life beyond, and better, to let me know that there is something else out there. I want to wish upon a shooting…
This poem by E.E. Cummings is one of my favorite pieces of literary art. Cummings’ free, unbridled disregard for what is deemed “proper” grammar and syntax is what makes him so special. The deeply personal rhythm that he captures in his writing could only be conveyed through his artfully deconstructed verses. This unique ability to…
If you can start the day without caffeine; If you can get going without pep pills; If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it; If you can understand…
Do you love poetry? Do you often find yourself writing poetic lines and showing them to your friends? Well how about showing them to a panel of judges? The World Poetry Movement is holding a contest where prizes include money up to $1,000 and an opportunity to get your poem published! Isn’t that amazing? Now…
Hmmm… if you say it really slow, it almost sounds like the word naïve. Try it: P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-I-O-N. Procrastination itself is most peoples’ vice, from adults to children. Oh and did I mention STUDENTS? Honestly, the youth of today are especially subject to it and I myself can admit to viewing procrastination as an impending doom.…