critical week # 14

Today is a Bitter Sweet day. It is the last day of us doing poetry blogs. I must say that I have learned a lot from this class. With our first day of coming into this class we were asked what was our definition of poetry. To me it was a an expression of art with the use of words. I still feel this way about poetry but i have also learned to appreciate that expression a lot more when realized the mechanics that it takes in order achieve this art form. There were so many different forms that I have learned about. Before this class I had never heard of a Ghazal, an Abude . This class broadened my experiences with poetry. I must say I don't think I will invest in a career of Poetry, but it has definitely affected my life. Now I appreciate the use of language and how words can be placed together so beautifully. It makes me want to expand my vocabulary, discover new words to use within my poems. I also have learned to be creative. Poem are better when you describe your subject with out directly speaking about it. Metaphors play an important role in poems. It is what gives the poem that twist. So as this semester comes close to the end. I now have a greater appreciation for poetry. I started out wondering if I would be able to conquer the task of writing poetry. Though I may not be the best in the class I do feel that gave a good effort. And hey life is all about trying.