End of the Year Poems
This last year at Judge Memorial has been amazing. I have really realized that personally I have grown and discovered new things about myself. I have also been well prepared for college and the rest of my life.
Although leaving Judge is extremely scary, it is also very exciting. I can't wait to go out into the world and experience new things. These things that I know will include both happy times and sad ones. I decided as my last Youth Voices post (if I don't continue to write in college) that I would post some of the poems that I have written to my mom. Although they are personal and for my Mother, I think that everyone can find their own life in the words.
The first Love was warmth
kind and soft
it came from her sway
back and forth
back and forth
the next Love was breath
sweet and close
in, out
in, out
The third Love was scent
rich and light
it came from her curls
side to side
side to side
The last Love was song
clear and strong
it came from the heart
back and forth
back and forth
My second poem is about those sad times we run into sooner or later.
I knew
that things would never be the same
I had faith
that we would be okay
I realized
I needed to grow up
I sensed
I could hold you when you cried
I swore
we could laugh again
I relied
on spontaneous vacations
I trusted
in forgiving
I believe
in our strength
Comments
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Dear Laura:
I enjoyed your poem, "Love." I enjoyed your poem because it was really sweet, and I thought that it was a really nice poem.
One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "The first Love was warmth kind and soft it came from her sway." I think this is relatable because it reminds me of my mother. He love is warm and sweet.
Another sentence that I liked was: "The last Love was song clear and strong it came from the heart." This stood out for me because I think that when you fully love someone, you love them with your heart.
Your poem reminds me of a poem that I wrote. It was an haiku poem, and interpreting it was a great experience.
Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next, because I love poetry.
NIce
Dear Laura:
I enjoyed your poem, "Faith." I enjoyed your poem because it was really sad, and I thought that it was a really nice poem.
One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "I knew that things would never be the same." I think this is relatable because when i experience certain things that I am hurt by, things are never the same after.
Another sentence that I liked was: "I realized I needed to grow up." This stood out for me because I said this to myself before. In school my behavior got worse, and I always got into trouble.
Your poem reminds me of myself. My grandfather dying had a major impact on my life. Things changed for me, and I don’t think they will ever be the same again. I told myself that I needed to grow up; I am an intelligent young lady, and I shouldn’t let it hang over my head forever.
Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next, because I love poetry.