I fell in love with poetry when my fith grade class did a unit on it. Everyone else was having issues writing their poem and it took me no time at all. Ever since then I have been using poetry as my form of expression. Whenever I'm mad or upset poetry is what makes me feel happy again.
10 Poems that Define Me:
1) Cotton Candy Castle
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/cotton_candy_castles_486508
I adore this poem. For me it is a description of how my mind works. It’s my favorite piece.
2) Spaceship
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/spaceship_546835
I love the style and story of this poem. It is my best attempt at writing children’s poetry.
3) They Said
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/they_said_1147225
I had a toxic friendship, and I'm still healing, but this poem helped me express that hurt.
4) A Prayer
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_prayer_1148227
My faith is a deep part of me. I am happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ.
5) It Wasn't Hard to Say Goodbye
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/it_wasnt_hard_to_say_goodbye_1148228
I'm 22 and just starting life out on my own, to me this poem captures that feeling of growing up.
6) Fire Ant Mind Control
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/fire_ant_mind_control_491091
My friends and I made up this conspiracy on a whim. It is a fond memory of youth.
7) Double Vision
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/double_vision_487815
The original format of this poem is overlapped to mimic how I see. I think it’s a work of art.
8) Physics
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/physics_865793
This poem is an expression of how much science means to me. Also, it is fun to read aloud.
9)How to Pool Noodle Lightsaber Make
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/how_to_pool_noodle_lightsaber_make_492025
This poem also expresses the joy of my childhood. (And my nerdiness). I had a ton of fun writing it!
10) Diving In
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/diving_in_486516
This poem is a shape poem to express the feeling of flying when I dive. I love that feeling.