And Still more Poetry!

Nature

the orb of dew
left from last night
'neath the cool sheet of dark
with faint starlight
sits on a leaf
where it twinkles and shines
in the beaming sunlight
as a diamond from the mines.
nearby, a tulip
fresh from the ground
is a bright splotch of red
in greenery all around.
it stands out
from the dark of the dirt
and grows tall and proud
leaves perked and alert.
this beauty of nature
as you can see
makes people smile
including me!


Tell me what you think!
--SwimmerGirl

And More Poetry!

The day outside is warm and bright
But I still have this poem to write.
It takes up all of my free time
Thinking of words that could rhyme.
I want to go outside and read,
Yet to my will I shall not cede.
But look!  My work is almost done,
So I may have some time for fun.
It seems my work's done for the day,
Now I'll go out on this beautiful day!

Tell me how you like it!
--SwimmerGirl

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