The Two Monkeys Szymborska ( Writer's Post)

The Two Monkeys Szymborska is a very interesting piece of writing to read. I re-read The Two Monkeys Szymborska numerous times trying to see if there were hidden meanings behind the author’s choice of words.  I also thought about the structure of the poem.  What was the message that this piece of writing was trying to convey? Anyways re-reading the poem seemed to help because I feel as if the poem is about more than just a graduation exam. On the surface The Two Monkeys Szymborska is about someone day dreaming about taking an exam. However on a deeper level the poem is about someone envisioning there life after they take the exam. So this person has envisioned the success of passing the exam.  The structure of the poem was okay. It wasn’t too short or too long although I wanted the poem to continue so I could read more. It was a great read.  The poem didn’t stop abruptly but it was somewhat of a tease. I got a taste of what the author was envisioning and didn’t get to see or know what the final out was.  

After I read the poem I strolled down to the bottom of the page and saw a painting illustrating the writer’s thoughts. It wasn’t quite what I imagined. I imagined two monkeys chained together high up in a tree sitting on a branch with the cloudy blue sky above.  Instead the picture on the canvas showed two monkeys chained together sitting between an arc that appears to be a window sill with what appears to be the scenery of the beach in the background.  This stanza stood out to me “the other seems to be dozing--, and when silence follows a question, he prompts me, with a soft jingling of the chain.” I wonder if the writer is referring to himself as the other who is dozing off. The next line the silence that follows the question makes me envision the writer being inside a class room while this day dreaming is occurring.  He prompts me, with a soft jingle of a chain mhmm…could he be a professor or a teacher trying to get the attention of this day dreaming student or does he refer to another class mate or person?

Rorschach Poem

                   "V"

2 Finger make the letter "V"

What if two fingers could make a "B" ?

That's something I would love to "C"

2 Fingers make the letter "V"

Two vertical lines intersect at an origin

I wonder if the name Jen 

Could ever have the letter "V"

Naw, this could never "B"

2 Fingers make the letter "V"

V-for vital,visiting,vomit

I'm stuck on this shyt like it's CHRONIC!

You have NO Idea! (Sketch Post)

I like the poem to take the shape of past and then the (here and now) present. The rhyming pattern in my opinion is working great as I transition from line to line. However, I'm not sure the use of metaphors will be understood or appreciated by those who read my poem.

You have NO idea!

Lovely as they may

It all vanishes away

Don't run away

Stay here and Play

No you say

For the person you once were

Is no longer here

You have changed

So I must rearrange

This so called thing

I looked upon as life

Try not to choke

On love that is now covered in smoke

Puff, Puff, Puff

I have inhaled enough

No love, No trust

So why would I sit around?

Just waiting to die

A broken heart

Shattered by cupids arrow

Fly away my pain

take the path of the Sparrow however, far and narrow!

Metaphors...On a Deeper Level

I was looking forward to this week’s assigned reading on CANVAS because I am a huge poetry fan. I logged onto CANVAS eager to read some poetry and I came across one particular poem that I knew I was going to blog about. Before I jump right in and share my response to this amazing piece of writing I must say all the other poems were great as well. Sylvia Plath’s poem “Metaphors” was a great read. The way how Plath constructed “Metaphors” gave rise to its creative elements.  Each line flowing from one to the next no matter the absence of rhyming enhanced her poem‘s construction.  Plath’s strategy to write “Metaphors” in the format of a riddle is one creative element that made this piece so intriguing. After reading this riddle the first time I was left thinking huh? Asking myself what this non-rhyming poem was about. I found myself thinking about “metaphors” even when reading other works listed under Pandora’s Box.  I tried not to focus on the meaning of the poem but that proved to be a very difficult task. How was I supposed to truly appreciate her creative elements and figure out what this piece of writing has to say about my own writing if I did not understand it? 

The title gave me a few hints as to what the poem was referring to metaphors, but about what? I realized what the poem is about both on the surface and on a deeper level. On the surface the poem is about metaphors and the way in which she uses them in a riddle. On a deeper level the poem is about the stages of pregnancy or just pregnancy itself.  The fact that I choose this poem out of all the other pieces of writings listed under Pandora’s Box says plenty about my writing style.  Once again it is clear that I prefer to use figurative language such as simile’s or metaphors when expressing my views.

The Writers' Series

Heading to the Writers’ Series I was skeptical as to what I was in for.  I was unsure about what would be read and how I would feel listening to clusters of letters forming words that would illustrate the speakers work. Sitting there in my chair listening to each speaker take his/her turn at the podium while I jotted notes down endless concluded for a minute or two when the sixth speaker began to read. Gwendolyn Rosemond’s choice to read a gloomy (death) poem made the content of the poem more appealing. The poem stood in its own category giving the listener (myself) bits and pieces of essential information so I could attempt to put the pieces together to figure what was to come. Rosemond’s poem You only think you know me use of vivid language is one element that matters the most to me as a writer. Envisioning each line as Rosemond read her poem aloud taught me a key component about my own creative writing. I have come to realize that I too use vivid words when trying to illustrate my thoughts.  

For me vivid words bring my writings to life. It’s as if I have an alternate life when I write. I want to take my readers and listeners although I prefer not to read what I write in front of others on a journey. Journeys that will help individuals grasp the meaning of my written works on a deeper level. I don’t want my words to be looked upon as just words. Rather I aim for my diction to be viewed as something more meaningful something pleasing to the mind. Rosemond’s strategy of how she constructed her poem reminds me of a thriller film. As she read You only think you know me I was sitting somewhat on the edge of my seat wondering what the grandson and Husband (two of the main characters) would do next. The element of suspense may have been the intention of Rosemond and I must say I was drawn in by it. 

Enjoy the Treat. Hope it's not too Sweet!

PART 1 Acrostic Poem


ROFWRACD


R- Roses always look better in red.
O- Often times when I get sad I write poems. Hush Don't Tell Anyone! LOL
F- For my sake don't call me by my nickname Juliet. I dislike it and besides it just reminds me of my brother who's nickname is Romeo. So we are Romeo and Juliet...how cliche! 
W- Water tastes GREAT!
R- Ruler, Rain Coat, Remote Control, Rings, Radio, Rice, and Rug
A- Apples are something I eat most of the time.
C- Cheetah's are amazing but I never touched one and I'm not sure I want to since they are not domesticated cats.
D- Did you know that skull candy has some of the best noise cancelling head phones?


PART 2 Acrostic Poem


C- Cheetah's are amazing but I never touched one and I'm not sure I want to since they are not domesticated cats.
R- Ruler, Rain Coat, Remote Control, Rings, Radio, Rice, and Rug
A- Apples are something I eat most of the time.
W- Water tastes GREAT!
F- For my sake don't call me by my nickname Juliet. I dislike it and besides it just reminds me of my brother who's nickname is Romeo. So we are Romeo and Juliet...how cliche!
O- Often times when I get sad I write poems. Hush Don't Tell Anyone! LOL
R- Roses always look better in red.
D- Did you know that skull candy has some of the best noise cancelling head phones?


PART 3 My Revision Introducing ME!


C- Cheetah don't run away just stay here and play with me night and day with that puppy dog look in your eyes but now I'm not sure I want to play since you started looking at me like I'm your prey.
R- Rulers, Rain Coats, Remote Controls, a Radio, Rice which always tastes nice, a Rug that matches the cover of my bed and Rings  that shine so bright I fear I might loose my sight!
A- Apples O Apples how you light up my taste buds with every bite that's why eating you most of the time feels so right.
W- Water tastes GREAT!
F- For my sake don't call me by my nickname Juliet unless you are trying to see me go insane.
O- Over the Titanic I will fly like Rose feeling the Arctic wind as it runs up my nose.
R- Rose fragrance tissues clean my nose.
D- Did you know? Did you know that water tastes great even though it comes from a variety of different springs?