More Poetry!

This time it's some more original poetry!

What to Write
I have no clue on what to write.
For my blog post due; this is my plight.
What topic or issue should I choose?
My time is like a shortening fuse.
Do I rhyme, outline, or just write free?
Oh, what trouble this gives me.
A sonnet? A limerick? A haiku? A fable?
I can write all of these, I just am not able
To come up with a well-written poem
That I might not finish if I take it home.
Time’s nearly up, I quickly type that:
A submission that will possibly fall flat.
I hope you enjoy it, for this is my rhyme,
About what to write when there is no time.

This poem can be found here (and yes, StarGazer453 is my TeenInk name): http://teenink.com/poetry/free_verse/article/198291/What-to-Write/

I would love to see some of your original poetry!

--SwimmerGirl

Original Poetry!

Time for some of my original poetry.  This one is free verse, a type of poetry that has no set rhyme scheme or set line length or meter.  Basically, it's just writing about a subject!

dark when I wake
drowsy and half-asleep
shuffle out of bed
slowly getting lighter
things gathered and packed for the day
unlock the door
sun is rising now
onto the bus
hear all the chatter
higher in the sky
into the huge building
unlock my locker
can see it through the window
all my different classes
sit bored through long period
patterns on my desk
lunch with all my friends
continue through the day
lower in the sky
only last period left
finally I return home
clinging to the horizon
end of the day
crawl into bed
gone until the morning


So, how'd you guys like it?  Leave any comments below!

-SwimmerGirl

I Am Number Four

Another book review!
This time it's about a book called "I Am Number Four" bu Pittacus Lore.  It's about a race of aliens called Lorians, who came from a distant planet.  They are being hunted by a different kind of aliens called the Mogadorians.  The Mogadorians are intent on wiping out the Loric people and using their planet for its resources.  Happily, some Loric escape to Earth, where they live among the people there.  Unfortunately, the Mogadorians are hot on their tail.  There were nine to begin with, and can only be killed in a certain order.  Number Four is intent on avoiding being captured or killed, but first he must learn to survive high school.  The first book ends dramatically, and I'm eager for a second!

Here is the link to where you can buy the book!

Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl

If it's Love

Today I'll be reviewing a well-known book... "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.  It's a tale of love, fate, and misfortune.  The story opens with Romeo, a member of the Montague family, being depressed and unhappy.  The reason for this is a girl he loves, but she does not love him back.  Then his friend Mercutio suggests they go to the Capulets' party.  There is only one problem: the Montagues and the Capulets are enemies.  Romeo reluctantly agrees to go to the party, and there, he meets Juliet, Lord Capulet's daughter.  The two fall in love, and the rest of the book is devoted to how the two lovers attempt to stay together.  The tragic end, however, results in both their deaths, and the families mourning their losses.  I thought this book was good.  One of the more annoying things, however, was the fact that I constantly had to look at the guide to figure out what certain words meant.  The plot of the story and the characters were well-developed, and I found the book a good read altogether.  It may be tough to read at first, but you will eventually get the hang of reading his language.
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl

Wow!

14 followers!  Thank you all so much!

Today I'm reviewing a book that I'm sure all of you have read.  It's about magic, dragons, flying broomsticks, and friendship.  Have you guessed?  Yup, it's Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling.  Many of you already know how this book goes, so I'll review the series as a whole.  I couldn't put any of these books down because they were all so great.  The imagery described really created a whole new world.  I also like how Harry, Ron, and Hermionie are really good friends.  You really don't see plots like that anymore, and  this was a relief.  For me, "Order of the Phoenix" was a bit boring, but the story quickly picked up again towards the end.  If you haven't read these books, go out and get them!!!

Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl

More Haikus!

Over the past few days--well, day--, I've come up with some more haikus!
I also noticed that a user called "Jenn" had some great haikus that she left in the comments.  Keep up the good work!


Labs
Furry, floppy ears
Like to chew on everything
Black and yellow Labs.
_________________________
Softball
The crack of the bat
Thump of the ball in my glove
Dirt caught in my cleats
_________________________
Blue
Light as fresh water
Dark as the inky midnight sky
Many different shades.


Tell me what you think!

Life and a Good Book

Today was a relaxing day for me.  Softball practice in the morning-- windy and chilly!  We also have my cousins' Labrador retrievers until Saturday.  They're both pretty big, and LOVE attention and treats! :)

I just finished a book entitled "The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie.  It tells the story of Junior, a Native Americana living on the reservation.  His dreams are to go to Reardan, a school in a nearby town.  Unfortunately, the rez kids are not well-liked by the people not on the rez.  Can Junior adapt to his new life in Reardan?  Or will he be an outsider of both his new school and his home reservation?  I liked this book because it was cleverly written.  There were some pretty amusing illustrations scattered in the pages, and that added to the humor of the book.  I would suggest this to older kids.

Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl