Write an original poem
write a poem that contains the following elements:
• one of the forms studied (sonnet, free verse, lyric, narrative)
• at least one of these poetic devices: first-person point of view, rhyme, repetition, or meter
• two or more uses of figurative language: metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, allusion
review the rubric before submitting your assignment so you understand how you will be graded.

(free verse, repetition,  some rhyme, metaphor, some alliteration)

What is love? Is love a feeling? Can love be expressed by words? Can one understand it’s true meaning?

What is love? Can one find the answer through others? Does one find it far or near? Does one search for it in the heaven’s or the underworld? Does one find it in the deep?

Does one only understand it when in war? Does one have it during peace? Is it shaped by who we are, or only by nature, and time, as we speak?  

Does one have to search for it far and wide, or learn it from professors?

Or does one know it when it comes, the feeling of warmth and comfort?  

Does your beloved’s action affect your feeling? Or simply the belief of beauty and intellect?

Does one know the meaning of “love” through their actions? Or does one find out through their intent? Does one find out in life, or only when dying is the significance given to you? Does love have a meaning? Or is it only a word, a saying, with no core meaning?

Love needs deeper understanding, love needs deeper meaning

Love must be learnt, Love must be given. Love must be received before given

Love must have deeper meaning. Love must shape the core of our relationships

Love must be the foundation of our existence.

Love must start with a feeling, an expression,

           A meeting, an experience,

           A experience to remember.

Love must start deep down inside, before one can mention the words:  

   “I love you” ~  

Love brings patience, Love is kind, Love brings together and never sunders apart

Love brings happiness, Love is beautiful, Love brings together the good things in life.

Love is always present in good times and rough

Love is always present when feelings grow

Love is always present when you are given you wants and desires.

Love is always present when you are given punishment for your wrong.

What Love brings together, no man asunder, the special bond between the two.

Love is given, love is taken,

Love is true, love is fleeting

When love stays, it lasts for a lifetime

When love lasts, it lasts forever

When love is administered, it is remembered

Love is remembered, love cares,

Love helps propel people forward, love is always there.

Love allows people to survive good times and bad

Love helps one to do things thought right.

Love continues throughout the ages.

Love is remembered for a lifetime.

Love holds power, love controls people,

Love helps shape everyone’s life

So the next time you say the words,

Remember the power, remember the significance,

Remember the true meaning behind the words:

"I Love You"© Violet Evergarden, Kyoto Animation

~Rise Above the Ordinary, Senpai

modern day technological advancements are constantly seen throughout every aspect of life. cell phones, portable internet availability, laptop computers, ipods, mp3 players of every brand, and many other devices, are everywhere. they seem to possess unending possible detriments, but, along with such issues, technology also has positive impacts on today’s youth. in some situations, the internet and ipod prevent sociability, though in others they may be the cause of increased social activity. overall, modern technology has the capability to bring people together as well as enhance the social abilities of the today’s youth; however, if used without discretion, can also create a less interactive generation, frequently depending on technology for contentment.  

the immense capabilities of the internet today are astonishing, and offer many positive opportunities for teens. primarily, the internet makes sharing information fast and simple, despite factors that in other cases would prohibit such simple distribution. according to jean-francois coget in source c, “with the internet, information can be transmitted and received with ease at any time of the day to and from any number of friends.” it is possible to send videos, pictures, papers, projects, and a quantity of other things with the click of a button. the transfer can happen in seconds. the amazing capability of modern day internet simplifies teenage life, by providing a way to convey knowledge. another way in which internet proves positive is by providing a way to keep in touch with friends and family worldwide, or just across town. whether it’s a friend that switched schools and is never around, or a family member in london, the internet makes it possible to email, instant message, and even video chat. such qualities of internet communication bring people together with more frequent contact, boosting sociability and relationships. in addition, the internet also has the capability to, “foster openness, self-confidence, and a greater sense of ease, and comfort in dealing with others” (source c). since it is not obligatory to reveal physical appearance or social status over the internet, it grants an opportunity to be a completely new person, who is entirely open and confident. internet chats, even with mere acquaintances, can supply a chance for socially challenged teens to experience a form of social interaction, in order to create a sense of composure. modern day internet advancements not only offer an easier way to share information, but also contribute to sociability by providing a way to communicate with distant friends and family, as well as giving socially challenged teenagers an opportunity for interaction.

likewise, another modern day technology, the ipod, may also have a positive effect on some teenagers, by presenting a different view of the world as well as uniting individuals through musical taste. in the eyes of kelly doyle-mace, in source d, “music deepens the experience of walking through the world, rather than detracting from it.” there are millions of songs out there, one to match every possible mood. sometimes, turning on just the right song can be motivational and provide a completely new outlook on a certain circumstance. in addition, lyrics are often relatable to personal life and can be significant or simply encouraging. another way in which ipods and personal musical taste is a positive effect on teens is by uniting people of different backgrounds and diversities through their music choice. lisa and johnny rocket, hosts of “ipod dj nights,” describe that one night a month they invite guests to bring their ipods to a london bar. where they can play whatever songs they choose (source d). “even more diverse than the music are the members… the ipod acts to bring people together,” lisa explains (source d). these gatherings prove that as diverse as music can be, it is also unifying. the multitudes of people attending these parties, from every race background and belief, are united through their assorted music taste. ipods have the potential to positively affect today’s youth by matching any and every mood with music, resulting in a deeper walk through life, as well as bringing people together by means of musical interest.

the alternative argument is that the internet can be a significantly negative influence on teenagers, if overused. constant internet use detracts time that could be spent with friends and family. hours wasted away typing useless messages is detrimental to personal relationships with the ones who really matter. it was discovered through a study in pittsburgh that people who use the internet most often are “spending less time talking with their families…keeping up with fewer friends” (source b). it is of no use to spend so much time talking to people over the internet, when one could just as easily walk down the stairs and spend time with family, or go to see friends instead. according to source