By: Rebekah Smythers & Shelby Ace
Poetry is a beauty of words.
Poetry is a type of literary art that uses the aesthetic, rhythmic, and sound qualities of language to stir the imagination and evoke deep emotional responses.
It is important to use art and poetry on a day to day basis because it is an amazing form of self expression, communication, and creativity.
In this segment of Creative Corner, we highlight some of our own Pirate poets. Poetry that touches a person’s soul is raw and relatable. This is evident in our first poem as the poet delves into the depths of grief and sorrow.
This young anonymous poet stated, “I felt very upset, and I wanted to write about my feelings.” She described her writing process as, “I kind of zoned out and just kept writing and ended up with that, it made me think of my father and mother.” This statement is made obvious throughout the duration of the poem. The vulnerability shared by this author allows the reader to connect to the desperate loss of a loved one.
Another poem the Poetry Corner received was the following poem that was written by homeschooled student Nateli Sobie. She portrays the impact of failure on the human psyche.
This young poet described the writing process, “My feelings while writing these poems were mainly eagerness to express myself through my writing.” Sobie’s use of imagery creates a lasting impression upon the reader as she describes the bone crushing defeat of failure.
The third poem is by Juliana Eyring, a talented freshman girl who says, “I have to really feel motivated to write poetry.” She also commented that, “I do like writing poetry…I just have to really feel it”. Eyring’s poem “Shine On” encapsulates what it means to have hope, and to persevere even when life seems impossible. Her positive outlook on the hardships of life is refreshing, and a message to us all.
Thank you for all the poetry submissions. We are looking for new poems for our next several volumes of The Pirate Post. Please look for our form via email to submit your work. Remember, keep creating and keep writing.
