O Yipi: June 2009

Wednesday, June 3

Poem of Poetry

Some think that poems are a way to express emotions

Others think it is a way to put thoughts on paper.

I happen to think it is anything you make it out to be.

Poems can be interpreted in many more ways than anticipated, but it

Depends on the person reading it.

That’s the beauty of writing.

Poems can portray a purpose or a specific meaning for the poet

But mean something completely different for the reader.

Poetry is a form of art

that expresses figurative, literal or any other characteristic of writing.

Tuesday, June 2

Poised perfectly with her golden brown hair swooping down, she leans her elbow on a stack of vogue magazines. Relaxed and in a daze, she casually flips through a month of the current fashion issue. Fashion, a word she adores. With every minute of every day she is checking in on current styles and shopping for the latest trends. She shops for any article of clothing and all types of accessories online, and in a shop.

Her slender body accentuates the awing effect of her outfits. From head to toe she is perfectly composed. Her feet have nicely curved arches with pleasantly painted toenails. Her calves are carved, showing classic strong lines. Her knees: not too knobby and not too chunky. The lines of her thigh muscles are pleasing to the eye and attract appreciation. Her hips and waist are better than a woman could ask for, the perfect size. Her broad shoulders stand out, but are proportionate with the rest of her body. They give her a bold appearance. Her upper and fore arms are fit and her gentle hands with gorgeously painted fingernails show purpose. Atop her long neck sits her head with plump pale pink lips, a cute button nose and two beautiful blue eyes. To top her all off, her sun kissed blond hair glows without movement or touch. Her presence screams 'flawless,' a gorgeous walking model whom everyone feels jealousy and envy towards.

She loves shopping; in fact, she's obsessed with it! Even her job has fashion incorporated in every aspect possible. She is respected and appreciated for what she does in the fashion industry. Her mannerisms are polite and everyone would kill to be her. The swift move of her body is elegantly done. If you were to see her strutting down the sidewalk on Fifth Ave, you'd know she was THE icon for fashion.

Vogue Entertaining. Kat Macleod. Oh Joy! 17 Feb. 2009 .

my Past, Present and Future

I've grown up in Vermont and have lived in Shelburne for most of my life. I have three siblings, all of which I am close with. Ever since I can remember we've spent time and again together laughing and enjoying life. Four years ago we were surprised to have a new member in our family: Poochies. She is a Goldendoodle and her real name is Titania. She was the perfect addition to our home.

Now I am currently attending Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg Vermont as a Junior. I dance, ballet, and hope to continue in the future. I go away in the summer for ballet intensives, but I do not plan to dance for my career.

After graduating CVU, I plan to go to college. Im not sure where yet, but I have multiple ideas. Wherever I go, I plan to have fun, stay focused and start a new life in whatever career I choose.

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What are my best pieces?

I really like my ‘Drooping Lily’ and ‘A Prickly Truth’ poems. I like how I can relate to them because I’ve actually experienced seeing them in nature. It wasn’t from my imagination. I can create a connection to them, so the poem only represents a fraction of the story behind the flower or cactus.

I also like ‘If You Give a Zebra an Oreo’. I guess because that book series was my favorite to read when I was little, so being able to write a mock-up of the books brings back memories of my childhood. Stepping back, it was interesting to see how I created a ‘new’ book to the series.

Discuss the process of writing one of your pieces.

My ‘Antique Doors’ piece I had made a collage of old apartment doors that gave me the inspiration to write my piece. I started writing words that described the doors. Then I started randomly writing a poem. After I had started writing, I established a pattern for my poem. Once I had that, I was able to write my first draft, and then work with what I had to change it until I was pleased with the final draft of it.

What did you get out of class?

From this class I learned that it is okay to write about anything I want without having a purpose. I enjoyed writing such a variety of pieces about a bunch of random topics. I also learned that I can write a piece without having a prompt, but it was also more challenging. I was so used to have boundaries while writing until I came to this class. I then realized that I could write without having anything to inspire me. I had to come up with all the ideas on my own, which was a challenge within itself.

Who is my writing hero?

I don’t really know. The only books I like reading are by Zoey Dean, so I guess she would be my writing hero. I’m not much of a reader, so I don’t know a variety of people who could be my ‘writing hero’. I liked some of the poets who did the slam poetry.

Reflection of my goals:

You have them in my portfolio…

O Yipi

Wednesday, June 3

Poem of Poetry

Tuesday, June 2

O Joy! Lady

ME

my Past, Present and Future

The WORKs

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