Monday, April 09, 2012

Poem of the Week: 4/9 (PERIODS 1&4)

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"This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams

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35 comments:

  1. Your coat is in the closet.
    Your shoes are at the door.
    Your clothes are packed in the suit case.
    I can't do this anymore.

    I found the napkin with her number.
    And I don't wear Bath and Body Works.
    I'm sorry I don't care as much,
    But I'm done with all your quirks.

    I'm done with the way you pop your gum,
    I can't stand how you wink your eye,
    It's obnoxious how you cheat on me,
    So, I'm sorry, but good bye.


    ~Brianna DeNegris
    Period One

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    1. I think this poem is amazing! :) i love how i was completly able to relate to it and i was able to laugh at certain parts like the "popping of gum" and the "bath and body works". this poem makes me wonder what happened to the pople in this relationship and what pushed them to the edge.
      jennifer L p.1

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    2. Great Job, Brianna! I can picture Taylor Swift singing this to JM:)

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    3. This poem was very creative! When I read this poem, I heard a sarcastic apology. This two-timer really deserves that. Nobody can stand such indecisiveness. "Goodbye" is the perfect answer! Haha! XD

      By the way, the part with "Bath and Body Works" reminded me of a kpop song, "No More Perfume on You" by Teen Top. It reminded me of why I hated that song, especially when they sang the lines, "Don’t spray perfume on yourself. If you do so, my girlfriend will find out." It was even more outrageous to me because the singers of that group are around our age. I like to think of myself as still young so promoting the idea of cheating like that to young people as a young person is just disgusting. I wonder if cheating is just increasingly common in our society these days...Or is this something that appears more prevalent as we get older and get more exposed to these romantic relationships?

      Sidney
      Period 1

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  2. The friendship that could never last
    I’m sorry for never being the daughter you always wanted
    I'm sorry for not always being the friend that always cared
    I apologize for my past present and future
    I’m sorry for not always being there.

    So many things I have on my plate
    And so many things I chose to hide
    But all the things I’m sorry for
    Will always be held deep inside

    I’m sorry for all the fighting
    All the words that we have thrown
    I’m sorry I can’t always stay your “little baby”
    I’m sorry I have grown

    I’m sorry I let our friendship die
    In the midst of all my fears
    (I have a thousand regrets
    That I will hold close for the rest of my years)
    I’m so sorry in every way
    But the one thing, dad, that I will never apologize for
    Is loving with all my heart
    Every second of every day.
    Jennifer lassman p1

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    1. I think that many people can relate to your poem, the feeling of not being good enough. -Karlie Signor

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  3. I can accept the things that I cannot change; I have the courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference.
    You do not know the difference.
    I almost pity you, you think that everyone should change- but have you ever t thought that you are the one who needs to change?
    I’m not sorry for loving you, or wasting my time with you.
    I’m sorry for never having realized that it wasn’t me,
    It was you.


    Karlie Signor
    Period 1

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  4. I have drank
    the milk
    that was
    in the fridge

    That my
    sister wanted
    to save

    Forgive me
    it was cold
    and yummy

    Kathryn Collins
    Period 4

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  5. I have eatin
    the play-dough
    that was on
    the table

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for play-time

    Forgive me
    it was yummy
    so salty
    and so red.

    Daniel Borrus P4

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  6. I ate the cookie in the cookie jar
    the chocolate chips and sprinkles
    that were in
    that mischievous robot

    I know I spoiled my dinner
    you were probably
    serving something splendid
    for dinner

    Forgive me
    I'm sorry you caught me
    so sweet, so tasty
    and so worth it

    Stephen Perrotti
    Period 4

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  7. I have eaten
    the egg
    that was in
    the fridge

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for brownies

    forgive me
    it was
    so warm
    and cheesy

    Erica Celentano
    Period 4

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  8. I have eaten
    the last piece of pizza
    that was in
    the box

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for a midnight snack

    Forgive me
    it was delicious
    so tasty
    and so rich in flavor.

    Kayleen Kessler
    Period 4

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  9. I have eaten
    the papers
    that were in
    the binder

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for English class

    Forgive me
    they were perfect
    so well written
    and so interesting

    Jessica Teulings
    Period 4

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  10. 1. “This is Just to Say” –rewritten
    I have taken
    the ideas
    that were in
    your mind

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for you next design

    Forgive me
    they were so lucrative
    so original
    and so chic.

    2. Dedication to William Carlos Williams
    Good try, but “this is just to say”
    Is a sad slice of pie.

    How did you ever
    get some pie?

    I hope people
    like yourself
    learn from the mistakes
    that you’ve made.

    I wish there was some way
    for me to help you
    in the world of literature.

    Pompeo M. Per4

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  11. I have discovered
    the presents
    that were wrapped in shiny gold paper

    and which
    you were hiding
    so secretly
    from my wondering eyes

    Im sorry, I'm just too curious
    I couldn't wait
    but I'll fake my surprise
    so you wont know the difference

    Period 4
    Kaity R

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  12. I broke your bike yesterday afternoon
    A truck drove over it while I was at the store
    But I didn’t mean to or anything

    I also told my friends that your shirt made you look fat
    We all laughed about it for 10 minutes
    But don’t take any offense.

    I forgot to mention that I stole 20 bucks from your wallet yesterday
    I spent it on some soda and candy
    But that won’t happen again

    I ate your last chocolate chip cookie that your mom made for you
    It was delicious and warm
    But it was only because I was hungry

    I didn’t tell you until now, but I copied your answers off the math test
    Thanks for the A, I really needed it
    But it’ll just be for one time of course

    Wait! Where are you going?
    Why are you getting angry?
    But of course I didn’t mean to do any of those things!


    Kelly Du
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    1. Kelly, this is so great ! I laughed so hard reading it. I love the naive tone of the speaker as he or she describes all of the offenses committed. Awesome job !

      Zhanneta.
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    2. I love this, Kelly! The tone you used cracked me up. It is the perfect poem for any teenager. I could picture a girl like me saying and doing all of those things and getting away with it a few times until finally, the other person breaks down. This poem is really good!

      Kelly Smith
      Period 1

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    3. Kelly this poem has such a nice flow to it. It is so witty and cute! I think that the best part of this is that it is really relatable and it is easy to picture yourself in the position of both the reader and the author. Great job Kell!

      aisha period 1

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    4. This is so funny! I loved the part about the shirt making her look fat, as well as the ending. Very clever!

      Alessandra M.
      Per. 4

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  13. A thick, sugary syrup fresh from the honeycomb
    Is used to create a childhood dream
    Eyes are closed to indulge in the seemingly continuous flow of sweet
    The curled droplets fall thick
    Onto the tongue of which shall taste it

    For me, I dare not let that fantastic flavor hit on me
    The illusion it conveys is all the sweeter
    While in truth all the more bitter

    It is a shame I must reject this gift from you
    But really, I hate to hear you speak

    Sidney
    Period 1

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  14. I missed
    Your call
    Yesterday

    It is
    A shame
    Because
    I very much
    Wanted to talk to you

    I will be sure
    To pick up
    The phone next time

    But don’t be
    Surprised when it
    Goes straight
    To voicemail

    Marisa Kaplita
    Period 4

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  15. Slowly drifting away
    The sweet memories are faded.
    Now our friendship flows with the wind, in a sway.
    Like the cool breeze we felt, on those summer nights with our hairs braided.

    Reckless and young.
    We seemed inseparable.
    We had the same taste in music so we always sung.
    Every now and then, when I rarely see her, she looks so huggable.

    You tried to heal what was broken.
    But I only pushed you away.
    I should have reached out, spoken.
    But it has only gotten worse since last May.

    So I’d like to say I’m sorry,
    For making things this way.
    Lets go on a safari?
    And catch up on that day.


    -Aisha
    period 1

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    1. Aisha, I really like your poem! It's very sweet and nostalgic. I really like the end when you wrote, "Lets go on a safari?" I didn't expect to see that in this kind of poem, so it was a nice surprise at the end. Great job.

      -Kelly Du

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  16. I have taken
    the new shirt
    that were in
    your closet

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for a special event at work

    Forgive me
    it was so tempting
    so new
    and so fresh



    Kelly Smith
    Period 1

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  17. I have taken
    the chance
    to leave
    this trance.

    And which
    has been holding me back,
    from achieving my dreams.
    Tired of running
    around this repeating track.

    I'm sorry
    for leaving you here
    so alone and cold,
    but I must go,
    for I am no longer controlled.

    Tyler King
    Period 1

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  18. I was sassy in English today
    Please forgive me
    For Farmer Pat made a stupid comment

    As he always does

    -Ashley Murphy
    Period 4

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  19. The tiny bubbles in the wine
    No longer rise to the surface.
    The riverhead has broken its bread
    But forgotten to spare in its stead.

    With time dwindling they struggle for air.
    Desperation and anxiety getting their share.
    Muscles tense and pupils dilate.
    As seconds remit them closer to their fate.

    Enough time for one last possession,
    A pick a curl and a shot is the succession.
    The ball cuts through the dense air,
    And sails high. The sting of swears.

    - Alexander Borkowski Period 1

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  20. I have forgotten
    to water your plant
    in the window sill

    it was such a
    beautiful flower at first
    so delicate and young

    but you have been far away,
    far away from me
    I've grown tired of this flower,
    tending to its every need

    sitting in the harsh sun it shriveled up
    so im sorry to say I must leave
    this plant to die...

    and let you go

    Emily McColl
    period 4

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  21. I'm sorry you are mad,

    you have the right,

    I finished the milk.

    Your coffee fix was bland,

    and for that,

    I take the blame.

    Chrissy Beaulac

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  22. I have thrown out
    the cake
    that was in
    the fridge

    and which
    you were probably
    saving
    for your birthday

    Forgive me
    It was about two years old
    Time to buy
    a new cake

    Alessandra M.
    Per. 4

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  23. i have broken
    the headphones
    that i borrowed
    from you the other day

    and which
    you were probably
    planing
    on using later on

    forgive me
    but that's what you get
    for breaking mine
    in the first place

    KC
    Per. 1

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  24. I must admit that you’ve got style;
    this jacket of yours is really nice.
    It’s classy, fresh, and very warm.
    Frankly, it doesn’t match you at all.

    I remember that day you first wore it on our date;
    the clouds must have been thick up there around your head.
    “She” held you attention longer than I did that evening.
    That wouldn’t be the last “she” to do just the same.

    When with me, you had chosen the most durable and refined material.
    But now, the ones draped over your shoulders
    are cheap, flimsy, and
    like the worst items on the clearance rack.

    Don’t get me wrong – I’m not bitter at all.
    Rather, I’m glad you’ve changed your taste.
    I’d rather be valued at my true worth
    instead of suffering on the discount rack.

    Zhanneta.
    Period 1.

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  25. Each time you call I end up saying sorry
    Like a million times before the call is over
    But this time I truly am sorry for lying to you
    Honestly I was happy that you call but hearing
    Them there made me feel bad for keeping you away
    from them, I know how important they are to you even
    when you said they are not and I know how much it
    hurts for you to bee away or keep them waiting but
    you will never know how much it hurts for me to wait each
    time all by myself, alone in the dark.
    what hurts the most is I understand their importants in
    your life and your longing for them
    sorry for keeping you away and for keep them waiting.
    sandrine amin
    period 4

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  26. You felt sorry for me when you left me
    For that nice girl who was my so called best friend.
    You apologized, but I don't except that apology
    That you made before you took off with her instead of me.

    Next time it will be that girl sitting next to your best friend laughing at you
    And the only thing you’ll be able to do is, stare at them from distance.
    That will be the time you'll get to taste the taste of your own medicine
    Then you'll see what wrong you have done to me.

    I possibly won't be able to collect all those time I wasted because of you
    But the thing I can do is to snatch back the piece of heart,
    I mistakenly misplaced under your feet to be crushed.
    Sorry but you have to stay strong wait and watch there is more to come.

    And don’t dare you misunderstand!!!
    Don't think I'm saying this because I still want to hold onto you.
    I'm doing this caz I have already given up on the person once I ever knew.
    Let's see what fate has prepared for you.

    Shila Rajbahak
    Per 1

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