final writing assignment

I have learned more about poetry in this class then I originally thought I would. I personally was interested in just how many different types of poetry there were. I was unaware of the different perspectives and tricks you can use to help yourself write a good poem.

Personally, I’ve never been good with words. Whether it be speaking out loud or picking my words correctly to get my point across. In this class having the chance to speak out loud and get more practice doing that helped me feel more confident in my speaking voice. Also, being able to write all my thoughts out on paper and edit them has been a very good learning tool for me. Before coming into this class I had a very wrong idea about poetry. I thought all poetry was a formula you had to follow in order to make a real poem. I now have learned that a poem can consist of whatever I believe it should consist of. Without even realizing I think writing poems for this class has helped give me inspiration for my paintings.

            Poetry has taught me to be creative in my approach. I’ve realized you can break rules and go with your gut a bit with art and poetry, which I’ve enjoyed a lot. Art for me is simply about connecting with people visually. I now feel a bit better in my way of connecting with people verbally.

I have heard before that the roll of the artist is too hold up a mirror to society and I believe that to be completely true. Artist are here to help society fix our wrong doings. Were here to call attention to problems in our generations. Through hearing and reading all the famous poets in class I see that poets do just that. Poets are about to call out society on a large scale and show us exactly what we’re doing wrong. I also think poets are able to reflects on the small beautiful moments in life that everyone goes through and can easily be looked over. 

Artist and poets alike are here to push the boundaries and not follow rules. By doing this they help push society forward. Were here to challenge and satire events. Artist have always help society achieve more. Artist help change people’s way of thinking. I am an artist because I want to help people feel. Whether it’s a happy or sad or shocked feeling, I want people to feel. I believe people today just are not able to connect with all our emotions.