2 Poems

2 Poems


Prayer for a Snowy Day

This poem used one simile towards the end of the poem, and some wording that reminds me of a metaphor.  There is no real rhyming or pattern to this.  This poem is written in a very interesting format and it caught my attention.  It seems to be about a man being open to what is happening around him.  The first part of the poem has a lighter feeling then the second part.


Burlap Sack
by Jane Hirshfield

This poem does not use any simile or metaphor.  There is no rhyme and is structured pretty normally.  it seems to be about the hardships of life.  It really makes you think about what you have to deal with in life and how it weighs you down.

My name is Lauren Dallas.  I am a junior at NDNU and I am a liberal studies major.  I want to teach elementary special needs children with autism and other mental handicaps.  I hope to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families and the way that society views this group of people.  When I am not at school, I work at a pet store in Campbell called Pets and More.  This pet store specializes in reptiles, and reptiles are one of my hobbies.  I have a few pets at home that I also try to devote my attention to.  I enjoy reading in some of my free time, and some of my favorite authors are Jodi Picoult and Ellen Hopkins.  I also enjoy reading and writing poetry on occasion.