Poetry 205 So Far ...

So far, this poetry class has had both it's ups and downs. Previously, I was exposed to poetry in high school, but not a great deal. My poetry class focused centrally on rhyming, basically having a rhyme scheme with poems. When we covered rhyming in class, I was already familiar with it, so that was a plus. One thing I like about the class is that we are learning about the many new components that poetry has to offer. I think by having this knowledge, I am broadening my horizons and will be able to apply this knowledge when necessary. "Making Your Own Days" was a good selection of text. After every poem, there is a clear and concise explanation of aspects in the poem and where the author is going with the poem. I think this is helpful because many of the poems are difficult to understand, so these mini lectures aid in grasping the full content of the poems. Reading this text has also allowed for broader vocabulary in my poems, I am now using "poetic vocabulary", attempting to stray away from the usual rhyming that I am use to. I am not too fond of the Dialectical Entry, I almost always complete my assignments in Movies of Your Mind. I simply find this method better and easier to write my poems to. All in all, I am enjoying myself in this class so far.