I
am…
I am…
a son, the youngest in my family, born
and raised in Springfield, Mo
a brother to my sister, we have had are
ups and downs, but I am lucky to have her
a church goer, spending Sundays at
Campbell United Methodist, and attending Kanakuk Camps in the summers
a soccer player, defender, and teammate
a traveler, leaving my home behind to
explore new lands with my family, I’ve been all over Europe, but hope to
experience all of the world some day
I am…
pizza boxes and a can of soda
spaghetti being swirled by a fork
papers scrambled across my desk,
clothes thrown on my bedroom floor
an afternoon nap on my couch, relaxing
after a day at school
a pair of headphones blasting music
into my ears
buttons on a remote, being pressed with
lazy hand gestures
I am…
blue eyes and light skin
shorts, long-sleeved shirts, and
flip-flops
in my last year of high school
happily unemployed
average height with some growing still
left to do
How lucky you are to have traveled all over Europe. And to have a sister that you cherish and know will be there for the good and bad all your life. Being "happily unemployed" sounds blissful, as does your relaxing after school routine. Enjoy these carefree days for all they're worth as long as you can. Thanks, Ben!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Ben,
ReplyDeleteYour carefree, loose way of writing led to an enjoyable, fast-paced read that cut to the point and didn't draw me away. You were unashamed of your style, to the point that grammar was hardly necessary, and this isn't a bad thing at all. It's exciting to be in my last year of high school, but I wouldn't say I'm "happily" unemployed. Continue writing, Ben.
Have a lovely night,
Zachary
Hello Ben,
ReplyDeleteSpaghetti man, Spaghetti. That's the good stuff. I really like this poem and how it really takes to the meaning of the assignment and really shows me who you are. Now, I don't know much about soccer, but I love watching it and playing it with my friends, I hope to come see one of the team's game's this season! I'm very envious that you've been all over Europe... I've always wanted to visit Europe, but I don't like flying, so that is a problem...
Have a wonderful morning!
Emma
Hi Ben! This is a very open poem. I love the line, "a pair of headphones blasting music into my ears", I can really relate to this. You have a very approachable way of writing, it was honest. I hope you continue to write in the future, it would be a shame to stop when you have such genuine talent!
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic day,
Taylor