I Had to Write a Poem
I had to write a poem about poetry for IB English. It turned out alright in my opinion. This might be my first piece of poetry worth reading so I’m posting it. Hope you like it. Critique if you wish.
Natural Chorus
With my pen in hand,
I sit down to write my prose.
I scribble the first line,
But crumple the paper and throw it aside.
I am sitting at my desk,
The only light emanating from a lone lamp.
Crumpled paper balls litter the floor
From all the times I missed the wastebasket.
I’m tired, I want to sleep.
But I have to write this poem.
Nothing comes to mind though.
Poetry is hard.
Maybe if I shut everything out.
Turn off the music,
Switch off the light,
Remove all distraction.
I sit in darkness.
The beating of the heart,
The rain tapping on the window,
The ticking of the clock.
The sounds around me and inside,
Create a natural chorus,
From which the words of my poem
Begin to form.
Posted on November 15, 2007 in School
