A Look Back...

As I look back on the semester as a whole, I am very glad I ended up taking this class and sticking with it. It taught me numerous things about the poetry language and world that I would not have known without. My favorite part of the class was actually two things. I really liked doing the oral presentations on poets of our choice as I got to research well known poets and their styles. Also, I liked the workshop at the end of the year as well. It was very nice to get feedback from others knowing they are just trying to help me and make my poetry as strong as it can be. As for poetry in my future, I do not see it playing a huge part, but I do see myself sticking with it somewhat. In fact, after taking this class I have decided that writing some poems for family members and loved ones would be a great gift for them for the upcoming holidays. I will probably write it more than I will read it, but at least now when I hear a famous poets name I will be able to recognize it.