Assignment 2

To me, a good poem is one that uses words to create a form of imagery, or evokes a sense of emotion. A poem should be whatever the poet would like it to be, and I think that as long as they are pleased with it, I believe the result is successful.

Personally, when I write I like to start with a plan, since it makes it easier to organize my thoughts. Without it, whenever I write I have to keep rearranging the sentences and words to fit better. For poems however, I have to think of a topic/ direction I want to go with; for instance, I need to know that I will be writing about birds if that was what I was going to do. After that, I just think of the words and actions associated with the topic, and am able to write. While I don't understand a lot about poetry, I think this method makes me enjoy writing it, even if it doesn't end up being a good poem. With all my writing, I need to do it in a quiet place so I can focus properly, like the library. I don't have any particular "best hours" for writing, but I am able to imagine more when I have enough rest. As I continue to learn and write more, I hope to be able to write poems and other stories much better.

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