Slam Poem

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Hi guys it's  me. I just presented a poem I have been working on, and am very proud of, this is a reflection on what I have learned so far, and the things I've done so far.

What have I learned from Greg and Beth Ann?

I have learned that just because it doesn't rhyme doesn't mean it isn't a poem. For instance my poem didn't really rhyme but my classmates liked it and said it was really deep.
I've learned that you can write a poem about anything you want,and you MUST feel confident, and you need to know that you have your classmates full attention before you start.
Know that you don't have to worry about if the other people around you don't like it, just make sure you like it and that your satisfied and proud of it.

When writing your poem, what did you use as inspiration you?

I wrote about a very rough time I had with a girl, and what it put me in. I was torn to pieces, trying to put back together my heart. Even after she broke my heart... is still loved her and I don't know why. I was in sort of a depression for the first few days...I hid it from my friends and the people at school because I didn't want them to know that I was really hurt. But at least I made a very deep and beautiful poem out of it.

What are you most proud of from your poem or presentation from it?

I am most proud that I was able to make things that was really personal in my life into a masterpiece, that people didn't make fun of or teas me. I think they really liked it. At first I was really nervous and afraid, I didn't know what to do at first then I told myself that there is nothing to be afraid or nervous about just express yourself and tell the people who made fun of it "Take it or leave it, this is me if you have a problem with it then leave"

How did I feel at first?

I was afraid and nervous because I didn't know if people were going to make fun of it, or don't like it.

How did I fee after?

I felt great, I was relieved that I was able to express myself without regretting it afterwards.

What would I change on my poem or presentation?

I would change the fact of getting it memorized so that it would just flow right through me and I could do actions to better express myself.
What did I like about other peoples poem?

I loved Melissa's poem and I thought it was amazing! I am glad she was able to express it with us and share the feeling and message. I would really like to hear it again and again, it was so good.