POEM STARTER

Submitted by Maranda Quinn

Write a poem from the perspective of someone who obviously hates — or is just extremely bad at — poetry.

Try to consider why someone may feel pressured to write a poem. Love? A school project?

Anti-poem Poem

Roses are red, Violets are blue, I’m trying my hand at poetry, Because she tells me to. ##### My first poem, it has been yeeted. More elaborate thoughts are needed. This is too much to ask, My thoughts on this task: [content deleted] ##### Fine, I’ll try harder, I’ll even try to rhyme. Stupid English assignment, This is a waste of time. ##### That last one got me a ‘D,’ Now she expects another This one has to be longer My fun, she’s trying to smother. Meter is to measure distance, Stress is why bridges break. But not in the world of poetry, My use of them is a mistake. Meter is how many syllables, Stress is which one has emphasis. What I don't understand: The whole point of this is? I’m done with this assignment. Here’s your longer poem. It would be absolutely great, If I could just go home. ##### I earned a ‘B,” Home and poem don't rhyme. Make one small mistake. I am frustrated. I actually want to do well This is kind of fun. She says I lack emotion. I am frustrated. This is not very easy. I’m a guy so feelings are weird. I don't know what I want to say. I am frustrated. Still, I will try. I want to express myself. Challenging yourself can be fun. I am not frustrated.
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