Sophomore Poetry Projects

This trimester, the sophomores have been working hard in Mr Schaap’s poetry class. In this class, the sophomores must write many of their own poems, study and present on a poet of their choice, and produce a final product about their poet. From sonnet forms to different poetic tools, the tenth grade class has learned a lot this trimester. Here are just a few of the poems that have been written by students in poetry class. - Ian Krueger

The Field

By Jeremiah Wicklund

A softly glowing yellow spans the sea of land

The clouds envelop the sun, their king

They surround him on either side, ready to obey him

They are his guardians, his trusty servants

His face radiating peace and kindness

The mountains kneel in front of him

And the winds bow in reverence

But when the king goes to rule

on the other side of his magnificent castle,

the clouds awaken and transform

They surround the glowing yellow field

Their faces now thunderheads, pouring down anguish and pain

They strike the field with rage and terror

They show not an inch of mercy

To the people they are supposed to protect.

The field is powerless,

and is forced to submit to the clouds’ reign

Until the king returns.

A Paradox

By Sara Shields

I want to be happy

Yet I think about sad things

Think about war and hatred

And all the horror it brings

I am ambitious

Still I am lazy

I want some attention

But people drive me crazy

I don’t like how I look

But I love who I am

I know what I want

But I don’t have a plan

I am a confused contradiction

A conflict with myself

I don’t know how to change it

It may affect my health

There is so much I don’t know

like what is wrong and what is right

I haven’t figured myself out

But maybe you might