Poetry Club Newsletter

Hey all,
We had a great meeting this Friday with many laughs as usually, but we were lacking in attendance. Next week we are going to do a workshop, which will be announced at the beginning of the meeting. After Ramadan, we will begin to communicate with the Iraqi youth which will give them a chance to communicate creatively to the world. Thank you to Alexa for her efforts in helping to coordinate this. If you have any questions or want me to add another person to the email list please tell me. Have a relaxing weekend

Alex

Dark

Haha sorry guys, I had to!


The dark is where I wanna be
The reason is clear if you don’t see
It hides the glare of the superficial
It eliminates a world in which looks are crucial

In darkness everyone is the same
A body with a heart, a soul, a brain
Where in light a person is what they wear
Girls empty themselves into toilets and don’t even care

It’s all about appearance, out there in the light
People try to look fake with all of their might
Because they think if they look good, they’ll be accepted
But in the dark, looks are rejected

In the dark you can dance your own dance
Walk your own walk and you just might have the chance
To be you
‘Cause in the dark your identity shines through

People in light are living in lies
‘Cause your soul can’t be seen with your eyes
So the dark is where I wanna be
‘Cause the dark is the one true place where I am really me

So the next time you’re in a world obstructed by light
Close your eyes when you talk to someone and you just might
See the person for who they are, and like it too
‘Cause in the dark, your identity shines through



♥Kendra*

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No title.

My windows open on the Universe,
The panes awestruck with stars,
The black unknown full to burst
With soons, long agos, and afars.
My windows open on the Universe,
Dimensionless dome of wonder,
And gazing out, I am immersed
In inspired rain and thought thunder.
My windows open on the Universe.
If ever that vivid view changed
To an overcast day, tense and terse,
I'd close the blinds and cry.

- Alexa McKenzie

MHS Poetry News September

We have talent. Yes, we are off to another great year of poetry. We have a lot of new faces in the club and they read some great poetry. The veterans continue to take the helm, but I am looking forward to some freshmen kicking off the meeting. Mr. C is still the advisor and he still has that enthusiastic touch. This year will be awesome I know it. I want to ask you all to use the Blog more. I think it is more fun than writing emails. You all have a great Columbus Day Weekend.

Alex

Saturday Showdown

I wrote this one a few years ago. And since it is football season I thought you all might like it. The game took place on Saturday and Jake the snake got the boot.

Saturday Showdown
By Alex the Pres


Patriots say bye, before they fly to “Mile High.”
They step onto the field, it is real.
Blitz, sack, steal!
Jake the Snake is caught,
like Adam and Eve.
No where to go they flush him out.
Brady takes the field
He is in the gun.
But now he is on the run.
Touch down in the red
And they beat the three point spread.
In the post season, they are now twelve and 0.
And there are just two games to go.
Go Pats!