Love is an untamed thing. It is scary to know that you can fall in and out of it so quickly. It is wild. It can breathe new life into you, make your feel new again. It can make you feel whole. It pulls you out of your darkest days. True love is always unforgiving. You grow, you learn, and you cherish. With love, you become a new and better person.

Love gives you a journey like no other. You meet your best friend, gain another family, and friends. You may change your life plans for the one you love. Move to the suburbs instead of the city. Have children instead of staying childless. With time, your love for your soul mate only grows more and more. You go through new experiences, some good and some bad but it's all apart of life It's natural to fight and argue as long as you don't go to be angry. Love is like no other. True love can be hard to come by, but when you meet it, hold onto it and don't ever let go.

Love is two old people, holding hands, still smiling at one another. It's watching your children grow up and starting their own life together. It's selling that big house to move into something more suitable for a pair. It's always being true to your partner. Love is always saying those three words to the person who makes you that much better. 

Unbreakable

I was really inspired going to the gallery and looking through each and every photograph. I chose one photograph of a small American flag blowing in the wind. It was black and white. The flag looked tattered and worn much like the United States right now.

Tattered, fragile, and frayed,
Like the stars and the stripes we stand together as one.
Tattered, fragile, and frayed,
We do not break, we continue to soar.
Tattered, fragile, and frayed,
We are one nation, under God, indivisible.
Tattered, fragile, and frayed,
We find strength, together.
Tattered, fragile, and frayed,
We are unbreakable.

Weekly Readin as Writers

This week I chose to write about Anne Sexton's "The Starry Night." When you first read the poem, it is clear that the author is talking about looking up at the stars and how she really enjoys it. However, if you look deeper within the poem, I think the author is talking about escaping from the chaos of real life to something that is relaxing and calming. Finding something that makes you relax can make your happy. That is what I took from the deeper meaning of this poem.

Within this poem, Sexton uses repetition a little bit as well as personification and simile. Each verse ends with "this is how I want to die." "Even the moon bulges in its orange irons to push children, like a god, from its eye," here she uses personification as well as a simile. This poem gives the reader a calming sense. This works positively for the author. It's almost as if you can relax while reading this poem and send your cares away for a little while. I don't see a lot of negative about this poem. It's really a nice piece that give a serene image.

With my own writings, I hope that I become more comfortable with writing in general. But I truly hope that I will feel daring enough to add similes, metaphors, repetition, and personification. It only makes your writing more interesting and I think adds a whole new dimension to it. I want to try new and different things each time I write something new. I think that can only help make me a stronger and better writer.

Boy, Does It Fly!

After reading "Metaphors" by Sylvia Plath, I decided to take a chance and try writing a riddle on my own. As I wrote the riddle, I realized that these words, to me, show how the solution is so precious. The piece may not have become the greatest riddle but I hope it is interesting to someone. I like to think that I kept this piece short and to the point. I hope you all enjoy reading it.


Good, bad, boring, fun,
Sometimes it flies, sometimes it drags.
Curse it, cherish it
It won't stop, it can't stop.
Crow's feet and laugh lines slowly invade your face.
It can't be controlled although you wish it could.
Hand in hand with mother nature,
There is no going back now.

The answer to this riddle is time. Time to me goes by too fast now a days. We can't control it and we can't turn it back. It is something that should be enjoyed as much as possible.

Writer's Post-Metaphor by Sylvia Plath

I have never been one to be good at figuring out riddles but I decided to give this poem a shot anyways. "Metaphors" written by Sylvia Plath is a poem filled with nothing but riddles. As I read each line, I only became more confused until I read the explanation. Plath's poem is about a pregnant woman. It makes complete sense knowing the solution. I then read the poem multiple times, each time understanding more and more.

On the surface, you can see that it is about a pregnant woman but as you continue to read and re-read the poem, you truly see a pregnant woman's feeling while she is pregnant. The lines "this loaf's big with its yeasty rising" and "I'm a means, a stage, a cow in calf" show that the woman is growing. She is becoming larger due to the fact that there is a child growing inside of her. It was humurous to hear "this loaf's big with its yeasty rising" put that way because usually you hear it as "the bun in the oven". The line "boarded the train there's not getting off" tells us that the woman is going to have this child. Nothing will change her mind and it is too late to turn back. "I'm a riddle in nine syllables" makes complete sense once you know this piece is about a pregnant woman. You are pregnant for approximately nine months, a riddle during this time because your body is constantly changing during these nine months. This creative writing piece was interesting and gave a better definition of how a woman feels while pregant as well as how they change physically and mentally.

The way this author put her words were moving yet mysterious. It was difficult to understand what she was talking about at first. At first this may turn a reader away but knowing the answer to this riddle turns the piece into something creative, innovative. Riddles are not for everyone, and that can effect the poem negatively. But seeing how great this reading really is can make is a positive read!

I have noticed that when I write, I become too literal. I am unable to word phrases creatively or in a different way than I would usually say. Reading Sylvia Plath's "Metaphors" I want to work harder to become more creative with my pieces. I may not be able to write as creatively as Plath but I do want to be able to move someone with one of my writings. I want someone to have a "wow!" moment while going through my pieces. I have learned to look over my work over and over again to make it more creative, more interesting. I see through Plath's work that it will take some time to create a moving writing, and to write what interests you. I only hope to become a better writer the more that I work on different pieces.

The Writers' Series

Uninterested would be one word to describe how I was feeling before entering into the Writers' Series this past Monday. Refreshed and content would be the words to describe how I was feeling as I left the Writers' Series. I found each reading to be interesting, creative, and powerful. The way the words flew out of the presenters' mouths moved me. I loved listening to their tones and their emotions with each story. My favorite piece, by far, was about Charlie's Angels. At first, I had no idea where the story was heading, but by the end I felt empowered in a way, to be a woman. The author was right, those three women became a symbol of female strength. The Angels really did set a tone that women are powerful and they can do anything they want. The iconic stance is still popular to this day, over 30 years later.

I also enjoyed Professor Ramos's reading. It was short yet funny and it really stuck with me. I hope that through creative writing, I can find a way to get my story out, to let others know who I am. Like her poem, I want the words to leave the back of my throat, and not get stuck in my teeth, I want others to hear them. This poem sent a strong message to me and hopefully it will encourage me to write my thoughts as much as possible.

It was a great way to become familiar with the many faces of the English Department, as well as the Psychology and Theatre Departments.  I am no public speaker but seeing these faculty members stand in front of a bunch of strangers gave me a little more courage that I can speak in front of others as well. I truly admired what each teacher read. The Writers' Series was short and to the point. Messages were clear and I'm sure most students took the words of at least one story and held onto them. It was a great way to start the creative writing course off. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And the cookies were a delicious addition.

Introducing Me

An apple tree blooms this fall, but in the meantime, I
Move boxes, big tvs, beds, and a broom around my room
As I run, lost and confused trying to find my way home.
Naturally confident in my over sized sweatpants with a
Deep fear of my unknown future.
And when times get tough, I'll be winding down with a bowl of grapes. I am
Dark purple like sunset sky, relaxed.
"Oh em gee!"
Babbling becomes too natural for me in uncomfortable situations and my
Blazing temper gets the best of me when I'm pushed to the limit, that's when
I need my IPod, my shoes, my car, my friends, and my family to keep me afloat. My
Need for more let's me know
Some new beginning starts and life is re-newed.