An Existential Bear

The second poem which I exceptionally enjoyed was “Universtiy Hospital, Boston”. It is written to someone who is receiving hospital care with lush and thriving trees around them. This poem comes right after many harsh winter poems, and just before the optimistic spring poems. Because of its placement and themes, I believe that it is the first poem which begins the transition from winter to spring, and as such it has a harsh bite, but not without some greater optimism. In the middle of the third paragraph, Mary Oliver writes, “and how many died / staring at the leaves of the trees” (42). This is a sad image, and maybe slightly depressing. However, I also belive this image is supposed to be bittersweet; looking at beautiful trees as I die would make me happy, and it seems like a decent way to go.

The one that stands out to me the most is nature, because it talks about leaves, flowers, and sunsets. The cool thing about this poem is that it talks about a life cycle; the lifecycle of a day, a season, or even a lifetime. In nature nothing lasts, but in every ending there's a new beginning.

E.K. Johnston draws information from Shakespeare’s, “The Winter’s Tale,” to write her book, “Exit, Pursued by a Bear.” For example, E.K. Johnston bases her story’s conflict on Shakespeare’s work. The conflict in her story is how a girl struggles to obtain control of her life after being violated (Johnston 58); whereas, Shakespeare’s story conflict is about a woman was falsely accused of having an affair and suffered injustices (2.1). Johnston’s story is very similar to Shakespeare’s, because both have a girl or woman struggle because of other’s actions. Hermione in “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,” struggles to manage of her life after she was sexually violated, and Hermione in “The Winter’s Tale,” was in prison because her husband thought she was

In my opinion, along with many other people across the globe, content can either spark or deflate interest in a poem. Nature and nurture can determine if a certain poem is right for you, or just not meant to be. “Ode to the Midwest” hits close to my home ballpark simply because I call Nebraska home, the heart of the Midwest. Some of the lines included in this poem remind me of what I used to do for fun during the summertime, including “Walk its muddy banks”(34-35). In most of this poem, the author explains the life of a midwestern during the wintertime. As any citizen from the heartland knows, winters can be a rough time, that can test anyone’s patience. At the other end of the spectrum, “She Walks in Beauty” tells the affectionate feelings of the author for a beautiful woman. The author obviously admires this mysterious woman. Readers receive the vibe that the woman is being admired through every aspect of her, from attractiveness to her voice. Ultimately, the author reveals that the woman has “ A heart whose love is innocent!”(18). Both of these poems contain very deep feelings for something the authors feel passion for. Now that the structure and content is covered, we can submerge ourselves into the

One reason I liked this poem was because of the concept and the way it flowed together, I really enjoyed how she described things thoroughly and caused deep observations to be made. One of my favorite lines is “A man leaves the world and the streets he lived on grow a little shorter.” I hold this line to be special because it really stuck with me and opened my eyes somewhat.

I found that my favorite poems from the class are about nature. Poems about nature related the most with me because I find them calming and relaxing. While “The Silver Thread” by Afaa Michael Weaver and “Fall Song” by Mary Oliver share similar themes and styles of writing, “The Silver Thread” is more connected to my life because of my past experiences and the more detailed imagery that it contains throughout the poem.

Writing that can draw in a reader to join the speaker in the written world as if it were living and breathing. That is not to say I don’t find beauty in the aloof, mind-boggling poems. I just appreciate literary works that the current reading community and those who are new to a journal can both enjoy. This poem is fleeting thought of a woman and her lover as her plane attempts a crash landing during a severe storm. The speaker’s love for her lover is clearly broadcasted with the last three lines, “You only kissed me like a tempest plunges itself / into the border of a larger vortex before the surge / begins. You wouldn’t stop kissing me.” Her pain and happiness reaches out to the reader for sympathy to share a moment that was trivial yet so important to

What I learned from Lucky Fish by Aimee Nezhukumatathil was that all poetry has a sense of direction and growth. The first, second, and third sections of this collection have the direction of the home, the self, and parenthood, respectively. On the individual level, each poem is dynamic (so there is a change from beginning to end).

Did you know that most Kermode is mostly mistaken for a Polar Bear or A Albino but they are Spirit bear or Kermode Bears.

The adult bears are about 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh 1500 to 1720 pounds. The spirits bears have white coats. The males can weigh up than 70% more the females. They have small round ears, sharp teeth, and short thick neck. They also walk on the soles of their feet. Did you know that their tail is 3 to 5 inches long.

The two poems I chose to analyze were “Curandera” by Pat Mora and “Loose Woman” by Sandra Cisneros. They were an interesting read and made sure to reread several times to make sure I got everything I could from them. Both poems are so unique from other poems I have read; they are also unique from each other yet share similarities as well.

The black bear is the smallest North American bear. The adults are usually less than six feet long and stand about two to three feet tall at shoulders. The weight of a black bear varies between 125-500 ponds. They have small eyes and rounded ears. Also their snout is very long. Each paw has five very strong claws, which is used for tearing, digging, and climbing. One single hit from the front paw is enough to kill an adult deer. A black

There is a personal interest in this company as they just recently ended their contract with Busch Stadium, which is my place of employment. Build-a-Bear was able to negotiate a year by year agreement and a possible sponsorship with the St. Louis Cardinals, LLC for the future and this is what sparked my interest in the company their financial security.

In my preparation for this essay I thought that there was going to be very little that I would learn about the elements of poetry. This is not because I am an expert and have nothing new to learn, but rather the opposite. I have never really spent the time to break down and appreciate poetry. One of the reasons I think that I haven’t spent the time on poetry is due to my reading habits. I usually read to gather information and poetry is on the other end of the spectrum. Fredrick Gruber sums this up, “Poetry tends to give general truths while history gives particular facts.” (Gruber) Having said all of this though, I did see a couple of things that I could apply to my own writing. I will first start off with some elements of poetry that I

Poetry allows the writer, the reader and even those listening to get a deeper sense of being. It gives us the opportunity to break free from simple and boring routine. If done correctly a poem will done correctly a poem will be able to stir emotion, and create wonder. In order to this however all the part that make up a poem must be in sync. Its tone, diction, imaginary, rhythm, symbolism and subject matter are all critical areas. A good poem will draw an emotional reaction from its audience, whether those are light and upbeat or darker more serious feelings they will come away with a new experience, changed by what they just experienced. Two such poems that embody what a good poem should be are “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath and “Harlem”, also published as “Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes. These poems elevate the experience for reading, listening and writing poetry, and serve as an excellent reference for a poem should be.