Why yes, I did. For some extra credit points you can participate in Poem In Your Pocket Day. Go here to read about the history of this observance.
The rules to earn the credit for my class:
1. Find and copy a poem that you like. (It might be one you've loved since you were a kid. It might be a new one you just found. It might be some of your favorite lines from a longer poem. It doesn't matter, as long as it is meaningful to you.)
2. On April 14th, 2011 carry this poem in your pocket with you.
3. Throughout the day share your poem with at least 5 people, including me, of course. (Please note, this cannot be 5 people at one time. It must be 5 separate showings to at least 5 different people.)
4. At the end of the day on the 14th, post in the comments below: a) the title and author of the poem you chose and a link to the poem itself if you can find one, b) the reason you chose that particular poem, c) a list of who you shared it with, and d) a comment on the reactions you received upon sharing your poem with others.
That's it. Couldn't be easier-- except you must do all of this on the 14th. (Not the 13th, not the 15th. It has to be done on the actual day to get the credit.)
22 comments:
HAIKUS ARE EASY
BUT SOMETIMES THEY DON'T MAKE SENSE
REFRIDGERATOR
I don't know what the title is or who wrote it
I shared it with: Lindsay, Alysa, Madeline, Megan, and Mrs. Janison
They thought it was funny and reminded them of me. Mrs. Janison agreed with it.
HAIKUS ARE EASY
BUT SOMETIMES THEY DON'T MAKE SENSE
REFRIDGERATOR
I don't know what the title is or who wrote it
I shared it with: Lindsay, Alysa, Madeline, Megan, and Mrs. Janison
They thought it was funny and reminded them of me. Mrs. Janison agreed with it.
My extra credit favorite poem is called "Forever And Always" by Kasey Comfort
Go to http://www.1lovepoems.com/forever-always.shtml to read my awesome poem!
I chose this poem due to the fact that this poem reminds me of my childhood friend's love relationship.
I shared it with my big sister in the morning, my best friend in first period, my big brother in 3rd period, my funny friend in 4th period, and to Angelina in 7th period.
My big sister almost burst into tears when she read this poem. All of them did not like the ending. I notice that they said " Awwww... that's sad." when they finished reading the poem. In my opinion, the poem was awesome!!!!!!!!
Sorry Mrs. Peterson i didn't get to share with you because you were absent.
http://teensselfhelp.blogspot.com/2006/08/accept-me.html
Zack Jackman
its by Larry S. Chengges
I shared it with Shayla, Madeline, Zack Ammar, and Abbie Sykes
2 of them said it sounded like me
Zack said his comment was a bite on the courner of the paper
and one said it was nice
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
http://www.lordtonymackenzie.com/desiderata.html
I shared with Maklyn Baley, Rachel Greco, Kimberly Salazar, Mrs. Mcgauley, Brittany Katchem, and Cody Williams. All had a similar response to Desiderata. They said that it's like an advice poem on life. It applies to everyone. It's an "uplifting poem", it's "beautiful" and it makes the reader "happy".
I chose this poem because I've been carrying around in my binder and journal since sophomore year. Whenever I am down I read Max Ehrmann's Desiderata. :]
Madeline Mill
Period 4
(I didn't have a google account so I used Zack's)
How Do I Love Thee?(Sonnet 43)
By Elizabeth Barrett Browning
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15384
I shared the poem with : Nikole Schimd, Zack Jackman, Shayla Kirby, Matt Bacon, Zack Ammar, and Mrs. Janison.
The reactions I got were things like "awwwww, that's so cute". Shayla didn't understand why one "shall but love thee better after death". I continued to explain it to her. Nikole loved the comparsions that were made.
we are the world to know
we are the center of the universe
moon shine, moon glow
don't follow me
don't let me come out to you
i am the night
running in circles
tired of riddles
oh heavens open up
celestial
we are useless, we are the poison gland
give us one more hope
no lies, no secrets left
the darkness has overtaken
-geraldo sifuentes
showed it to:
-the sub today, davario,sadie smith, rachel achim, sullivan.
Shayla Kirby
Period 4
Cynic by Graeme King
http://www.kingpoetry.com/cynic.htm
I tend to be annoyed at poems about love, kindness, and warm emotions. I wanted a twisted and humorous poem.
I shared Cynic with: Mrs. Janison, Madeline Mill, Matt Bacon, Brie Kirby, and Zack Jackman.
Most laughed at it and said something along the lines of "Wow Shayla, really?"
"I've been working so hard you just wouldn't believe,
And I'm tired!
There's so little time and so much to achieve,
And I'm tired!
I've been lying here holding the grass in its place,
Pressing a leaf with the side of my face,
Tasting the apples to see if they're sweet,
Counting the toes on a centipede's feet.
I've been memorizing the shape of that cloud,
Warning the robins to not chirp so loud,
Shooing the butterflies off the tomatoes,
Keeping an eye out for floods and tornadoes.
I've been supervising the work of the ants
And thinking of pruning the cantaloupe plants,
Calling the fish to swim into my nets,
And I've taken twelve thousand and forty-one breaths,
And I'm TIRED!"
-Shel Silverstein
http://www.inspirationpeak.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?search=Shel+Silverstein
I chose my poem because I find it ironic. I loved Silverstein's poems as a child. Ten years ago, I related to this poem and found it true. Today I laugh saying that I am tired of college and scholarship deadlines, 0 period symphony rehearsals, homework, community service projects etc. What is even more ironic however, is that in ten years from today I will probably laugh at today's list and it would change to being tired of work deadlines, yelling at employees, chasing around childrem, making dinner, grocery shopping, paying bills, etc.
The 5 people I received comments from were:
Dakota Farmer: "It's gorgeous. Whoever made this poem is a genius"
Jacob Simonson: "I mean it's a simple poem, it's kind of funny I guess. A poem about being tired, when conventional wisdom would suggest that to be tired, you would have to do work. In which case, all he has done is lay in the grass observing nature."
Julia Edie: "I like it; it's deep."
Kamara: "Haha, I would be too. I love the rhyming. It's thoughtful and fun."
Trevor Bascom: "Very creative!"
"LOVE" by Shel Silverstein
http://tinyurl.com/3e5l3nd
My uncle gave me Where The Sidewalk Ends as a Christmas present when I was little. Ever since, Silverstein's poems have been some of my favorites. I especially like this one because it's very cute and sort of sad at the same time.
I shared this poem with my little brother, Katie, Mrs. Jenison, Viet, Henry, and Brianna.
Most of them shared a love of Shel Silverstein - bringing back childhood memories - and thought it was very cute, as I did. :)
My extra credit poem was: The Crocodile's Toothache by Shel Silverstein.
You can find it at:
www.qu-i-x.com/crocodile.html
I really liked this poem when I was little. It was in one of my favorite books, Where the Sidewalk Ends.
I shared it with my mom, my dad, my sister, Dylan Wright, and Austin Tibbels.
My mom said it brought back memories, my dad said it was clever, my sister said it was funny and Dylan and Austin really had no comment.
I wish I could have shared it with you. I think your kids would love this book.
Firecat is Kody Gross...The poem was The Crocodile's Toothache.
ONE AND THE OTHER
Both men received the same sentence,
Both would serve the same penalty,
One man would live in paradise,
The other too blinded to see.
One's heart was stonily calloused,
His sins he refused to see,
The other fully acknowledging,
Why he'd been led to Mt. Calvary.
Dragging their crosses behind them,
Gave them time to reflect on their deeds,
One man defiant and hostile,
The other aware of his needs.
But along with the two walked another,
Sentenced to die that same day,
What did he do to justify,
Them treating Him in the same way?
When they'd reached the place called Golgotha,
One thief could no longer pretend,
As their bodies were raised on the crosses,
It was certain his life would soon end.
Both men had heard the stories,
Of this carpenter from Galilee,
Who raised the dead, gave sight to the blind,
And taught of God's great mystery.
In one it stirred up a yearning,
Of hope that endures past the grave,
The other found only anger,
And a feeling of being betrayed.
One man joined in the mocking,
"If you're God come and set us free!"
The other studied His countenance,
His poise and His calm dignity.
In the midst of the hatred and taunting,
Jesus spoke words beyond all belief,
"Father please forgive them,"
Not in anger but chocking back grief.
At the words one man's heart had melted,
The other stayed hardened as stone,
One entered in eyes wide open,
The other in darkness alone.
The words gave one man confidence,
To ask of Him one grand request,
"Lord remember me in your kingdom,"
"I am weary and need peace and rest."
In the midst of the pain and anquish,
While suffering for all of our vice,
With a look of love, He said to the thief,
"Today you will see paradise."
- Mark Tinjum
http://truthsaves.org/poetry/paradise.shtml
I shared it with: Megan Crandall, Rachel Greco, Violet Phan, my Mom, & my Dad.
Everyone I read it to really enjoyed it. It even brightened Rachel's day. I'm not much of a poem person, but this one I really like. I picked this poem in light of Easter, & the true meaning behind it.
- Matt Bacon, Period 5
Hey this is Megan Crandall. My poem was O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman. Here's the link:
http://www.bartleby.com/142/193.html
I shared it with my brother, Matt Bacon, my mom, my pastor, and Kelly.
They didn't really understand why, out of everything in the entire world, I chose this as my poem. ha! Some said "huh.. that's nice." I chose this poem because my 5th grade teacher asked me to memorize and recite it. I used to day dream about this poem and picture myself as the narrator and my dad being the Captain. I was always torn between being happy and super sad. Ever since I was in 5th grade, I always admired how it could make me feel two different emotions at once.
Thanks for sharing everyone! I wish I could have been there for you to share them with me, too. Unfortunately, I have a pretty miserable cold. Hopefully, I'll feel a bit better in the morning and will see you all tomorrow.
And maybe, a few more people will respond before midnight. Two hours to go. Happy "Poem in Your Pocket" Day!
Isaac Parke
Period 5
THE TYGER
By William Blake
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
In what distant deeps or skies
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?
And what shoulder, & what art.
Could twist the sinews of thy heart?
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand? & what dread feet?
What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? what dread grasp
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?
When the stars threw down their spears,
And watered heaven with their tears,
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the Lamb make thee?
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?
http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~keith/poems/tyger.html
This poem is well loved and famous for good reason. Exciting, illustrated, colorful, an enigma in itself. The Tyger is one poem in a pair of fraternal twins, the other poem being The Lamb. I chose this poem because it represents a sort of fight or struggle for survival. It's very different from the lamb's struggle in that the tiger is fierce and bold, even when it is completely alone with nobody to watch its back. The tiger is autonomous and shows apathy when considering whether others understand the very essence of its nature or not. It does whatever it needs to and does it with confidence.
My favorite part of the poem is the third stanza.
I shared this with Derek, Sean, Eugene, Dre, and Riley. Needless to say, they weren't nearly as excited with the work as I was with shrugs and "hmms" as their final evaluations. Riley did not appreciate how this rhyming poem stopped rhyming whenever it felt like it.
I am finding out that I interpreted the poems incorrectly. Those were my first impressions. Now the poems are even better.
At The End by Ed Meek
http://judithpordon.tripod.com/poetry/ed_meek_at_the_end.html
I chose this poem because it represented sort of a "nice" death. The person in this poem was happy to die. He had been already satisfied with his life. I liked it for that reason because I think everyone deserves to die when they're ready; when they have done enough things in their life to be satisfied enough.
I shared it with Jessica, Mr. Moffat, Anthony, Victor, and Mr. Miller.
Reactions: The two teachers I shared it with liked it and got the meaning of the poem. Others either didn't understand the poem or questioned me why I was reading the poem to people.
-Daniel Nguyen, Period 7
This is Alex Bans
You'd Like what mine was, it was the Fixer by Pearl Jam. Its my favorite song of all time I Love the lyrics because its a summary of what I like to think I am. Its very optimistic and I feel simple.
"Yeah, hey, hey
When something's dark, let me shed a little light on it
When something's cold, let me put a little fire on it
If something's old, I wanna put a bit of shine on it
When something's gone, I wanna fight to get it back again
yeah, fight to get it back again
When something's broke, I wanna put a bit of fixin on it
When something's bored, I wanna put a little exciting on it
If something's low, I wanna put a little high on it
When something's lost, I wanna fight to get it back again
yeah, fight to get it back again
When signals cross, I wanna put a little strain on it
If there's no love, I wanna try to love again
I’ll say your prayers, I’ll take your side
I'll find us a way to make light
I'll dig your grave, we'll dance and sing
What's saved could be one last lifetime"
I show'd this to Nicole Gunderson she reacted by saying it was cliche and indifferent
Kimberly Salazar thought it needed work, but it was pretty good. And what really matters is how you say it, not what
Brett Carter thought it was repetitious and he was apathetic
Brianca Knight thought its not honest, and its shallow lyrically
Ashley Azar believed it fits my personality and she likes the lyrics.
I would have showed you but you weren't here today.
Alex Bans is in period 3
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