Roethke’s Poetry Exercise

A tough dog might bite

Like a sharp rock through your throat.

It will leave a red mark

And maybe even bruise blue.

You are surprised to feel the hot mark

Like a burning in the moon

To swing down as a soft cloud

And fly into the mud.

To say it is important to cut your eye

Is an understatement at the least

Because it will help the pain of your throat

And ease the slag in your belief.

English 1102

Now that the semester is coming to a close and I have had some time to reflect on all we have done so far, I can say that I have learned a lot this semester. English is not like math, it is a major component of a successful career. I had a great experience and have learned skills that will help me throughout my professional career. What has really helped me get the most out of it has been the essays at the end of each section. Those have challenged me to examine the material and read in between the lines. Instead of having everything spoon fed to me, I actually had to use what I have analyzed. It allowed me to be more creative and I now have the ability to draw my own conclusions. The hardest part for me during the semester was when we were working on the research paper and everything sort of got crammed together but what does not kill you can only make you stronger and I learned a lot through that. What surprised me the most was how helpful Professor Lindberg has been. She has a heart for her students and wants to see them achieve success and that is something you do not see a lot of today. She listens to her students and allows them to be creative. By making me analyze the works myself, I have been able to see literature in a whole new light. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to walk away from this semester knowing that I now have the ability to view stories and poems not only as works, but as works of art. The class was very engaging and even though I am not good at talking in front of others, I love hearing what others had to say and no opinion was put above another. 

Seasons

There is something about fall 

That appeals to us all.

Kids loves the candy,

While men like to shoot Bambi.

Women love the colorful trees,

Even though it can cause them to wheeze.

There is plenty of food

And relationships are renewed.

The weather is great

And time predates.

Then there is winter,

And over used printers.

Christmas cards all around,

And people gain a couple pounds.

There is fun and there is laughter,

And the best gifts are sought after.

Snowmen are built

And tend to tilt.

Kids are out of school

Which to them is supercool.

Next is spring,

And what joy it brings!

Plants come alive,

And bees build their hive.

The weather is warm

Which causes a lot of storms.

Kids have spring break,

And boats begin to fill the lake.

The glass turns green

And women everywhere start to clean.

Summer finally arrives

And the beaches start to thrive.

Playing at the pool

Is the only way to keep cool.

Amusement parks are busy

And hair is frizzy.

And the rain,

let's just say it's a real pain.

Kids love June and July

But sadly it flies by.