POEM STARTER

Write a poem that dives deeply into human strength (physical or emotional).

Choose a specific style of poetry, and literary devices that would be suitable for this theme.

Why Haven’t I Fallen?

Poetry

I can carry the Earth in my arms

Yet not 30 pounds

My baggage weighs more than the airlines allow

It’s astounding that I’ve lasted until now

I’m completely crushed

But here I still stand

I just wish sometimes that it all would end

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Hi, I’m Tobie (he/they) I’m an Emo LGBT therian, and furry writer that loves poetry. I tend to write about challenges in my life, consider this bio to be a trigger warning. I write a lot about my identity, depression, and anxiety. My YouTube: