6th Grade
When I see poetry I feel bored like sitting in an empty room
When I write I feel like my pen can’t move
like paper on glue
I’m confused when I have to rhyme
These words don’t sound like mine
I guess poetry could be fine
Hopefully you like this poem of mine
Poetry, it makes me feel like I see a new perspective, like trying on
two different pairs of glasses, feel curious, amazed, and motivated.
Poetry, it makes me feel like I am talking in a different language, like learning something new feels better, smarter, wiser.
Poetry makes me feel like it always has it’s own meaning., like a dictionary. Feels faster, more bold.
Poetry, it makes me feel like it is endless, full of possibility, a number line.
That’s how it makes me feel.
I want poems that can help people get through things.
I want poems that make people happy.
I want to make family members proud.
I want poems that make people feel good about themselves.
7th Grade
Poems are like a new game I get
Poems are like after a test
Like a daydream
Poems are like a math class with hard problems.
Sometimes poetry feels like a hot sunny day.
Sometimes poetry feels like a normal day.
And sometimes, poetry feels boring. I think poetry feels like a blanket. A warm fuzzy blanket.
The kind of blanket that makes you feel warm, sleepy, peaceful all at once.
Poetry reminds
me of all the times
I could have said
sorry
But I couldn’t
why is that so?
I don’t know
maybe it was a sense
of grief
It’s like I rebel or
go against
but sometimes it
hurts to be me.
8th Grade
Stutters poetry, poetry stutter.
Poetry is an achievement.
Poetry is a challenge not everyone can complete.
Poetry is full of words I don’t usually understand but I know what they mean.
Poetry is a notepad. I can always rip a paper out and restart it.
Poetry is quiet, no clapping. Just snapping.
Poetry is loud, but not loud. You get what I mean?
Poetry is, but is poetry?
Poetry is so, so is poetry.
Poetry is a stutter, know what I mean?
Poetry makes me feel understood,
like talking to a dear friend,
being able to say everything that’s on my mind,
no matter if it is good or bad,
wrong or right.
When I write poetry,
I feel as if I am a bird
Soaring in the sky,
free from harm and judgment.
Poetry makes me feel calm,
like sleeping during the rain.
I feel comforted, warm, and cozy.
I like poetry.
Poetry is boring. It’s like a neverending homework assignment. Slow, boring, and dull. An energy drainer like a vampire sucking out all my energy, tiring and pointless. I am getting tired just talking about it.
But! Poetry can be relaxing like on a couch watching TV. For me, poetry has to rhyme or be lyrical like a song. If not it is dull and boring. Happy like hanging out with friends. Fuzzy, bright, and exciting.