So, a while back we had to write a poem in English class using these lists we had to make. We could use as many words from the lists that we wanted, and they could be from any one of the lists.
The first topic we had to make a list about was things we lost, and this is what I wrote for that.
- Money
- Sanity
- Trust
- Faith
- Confidence
- Self Respect
- ID Card
- My Cat
- My Soul
- Friends
- Nana
- Father
- Homework
- Purse
- Clothes
- Mind
Then the second thing we had to list about was experiences that weirded us out.
- Matt on the bus shoving candy corn up his nose, and eating it.
- My grandma walking around naked while giggling.
- My little brother having a crush on me, and trying to kiss me.
The third thing we had to list about was places we've been and what reminded us of those places.
- Derry-My grandpa lives there.
- Mass-Where I was born.
- Manchester-Evil school.
- Hooksett-Where I lived.
- Exeter-Where my grandma lives.
- Pittsfield-Boooring. Where my mom's boyfriend lives.
- Boston-Amazing City
The fourth thing we had to list about what animals, and what reminded us of those.
- Cat-Fuzzy, soft
- Ferret-Bristly
- Dog-Scary
The fifth thing we had to list about was things that happened in our time that have had a big effect on this world.
- 9/11
- The War in Iraq
- First Woman running for president along with a black person.
Here's the actual poem..
I have...
lost my sanity,
trust,
confidence, and faith
I'm spiraling downward into a black abyss
There's no way out
I'm calling out for help, and I'm only sinking deeper
I wish I could get out of this place
I need to regain my being in such a cruel place
Retrace my steps and figure out how I got in this mess
If only it'd all go away, and never come back
I need a miracle
I need myself back
I need my soul that's escaped
I have lost myself
After that was read in the class they were all like, "Whoa! That was gloomy!" People don't seem to understand that I'm really not a happy go lucky person. I put a front on making it seem like I am. I'm not inside though.
