Assignment # 3

MONTANA(memory poem)

With the sun shining through the glass

I am the first to awake

Touching the water with my toes

I feel a rush of ice all the way up to my nose

I quickly leap onto the rocks

waiting for the adventurous day ahead

As the rest of sisters wake from their beds

I explore the wonders of Flathead Lake

I don't make a twitch as I come across a friend

slithering past, a little baby snake

Skipping rocks and splashing in the water is what I do best

as my laughter and smiles light up the rest

My energy never fades while im at this wonderful place

It will always be favorite, to escape

As the sun sets I beam with warm feelings

Not wanting the day to end

I pack my bags and shed a tear

but then I think, there's always next year

SAE

The place I love the most is down University Avenue

The one with the lions, the purple and yellow, it's true

The brothers out on the porch enjoying the sun

Always smiling and having fun

All so nice but always trouble

TITF remarks and a few minors, doubled

Charlie's room or Ganny's Pub is where the party's at

If not, you'll probably find them buying brand new hats

No one will ever change my mind

Those are my favorite boys, I find

I can't wait for the years to come

because SAE will be my home

ONE FRIEND

I have so many wonderful friends

Who to trust? Who is real?

Please Lord, just one is enough to send

One who will understand and feel

Someone to listen but never judge

Someone to give and not expect a thing back

When I am down to give me a nudge

When I am unreasonable to give me a smack

Help me stay strong as I struggle to find

A friend who loves me for me

A person with some peace of mind

There aren't many loyal, can't you see?

I know you will help me mend

By sending me just one true friend

The first time I was introduced to "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascall Flatts, was in my sisters car. I usually am not a huge fan of country music but this song actually had meaning and related to me. The song is mostly a love song, but it can be taken as a different way to look at life. Everyone who comes in and out of our lives, no matter how big or small of an impact they have, was meant to shape our future and path God has for us and no matter how many times you fall, you have to keep trying and work through problems and everything will fall into place.

Bless The Broken Road

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Now I’m just rollin’ home into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you

MY PROMPT

Describe a time where you felt someone made an impact on your life without them even knowing so.

I like to write about real life events. I love to write about things that have happened in the past and all the emotions and feelings that go along with it. I would like to spend time on writing that is reflective so I can look back on it. I'm not very good at poetry or song writing so I would like to learn and spend time on that also. A writer that I enjoy is James Frey. When I read his book A Million Little Pieces I felt that he didn't hold anything back. Even though now I know it wasn't all true, I did love the way he wrote.

Metaphor Poem

I am me
I am like the sunrise
always ready to brighten up someones day
I am like wind
I love the freedom to roam and explore
I am like a tornado
determined to conquer anything in my way when I compete
I am like rain
when I need to release what's inside, I never hold anything back
I am like the ocean
calm and collective
I am like lightning
when I become angry, it's quick and then over in a second
I am like water
living life to the fullest, because who knows when it could evaporate