Poetry Response Essay

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How do we relate to a poem? And how do we differ from it? We resemble poetry in a way that life provides us with varieties. While we constantly develop, we often encounter victory and failures and learn from them. Sometimes we are full of colors and happiness, and sometimes, we are in a gothic setting. We assimilate to a poem in a way that we don’t always have the answers to our questions. My uncertain voice, irregular pattern, unknown image, and my varying moods and tones are what defines me, and it is the kind of poem that I am. Throughout out my life, I contained my Filipino values while adapting to American culture that shapes who I am today. I have spent my life wandering like a tiny bubble drifting through the winds and circling in patterns …show more content…

What determines my behaviors? The MTA? Overwhelming college work? Stress? What are my moods and tones? I can either be really calm or extremely energetic depending on the event; it never favors one side. Most often, my mood shifts from a hundred to zero real quick. For example, my subway rides during the morning often affect my mood for the entire day. I start off with an energizing walk to the station where I encounter a crowd that would already be complaining about the delays. If only the MTA was clean, comfortable, strictly disciplined, cool, doesn’t fluctuate the fares, and constantly arrives on time, I would have one less stressful situation to worry about. Furthermore, if only people didn’t yell at each other like when my roommate yells at me for the unwashed dishes, the soaking bathroom, and the untidy living room, I would have been the nicest person with the best attitude. This mood shift is a silent reflection of my life – the chaos, uncertainty, and disorganization of things. But, without this, the responsibility of reconnecting with my bliss wouldn’t be a part of my routine. These ups and down of my mood and tones are the one that provides balance. It encourages me to breathe and reconnect with my tranquility to grant myself some slack and reevaluate my goals accordingly. Like in my poem, when certain events happen, I would exaggerate and shift my tone to express my feelings and emotions. Although, as I transition, the mood shifts to a subtler

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