The Poetry Post

Well this is my second blog post and it needs to be academic, so I’m going to talk about poetry. Poetry is a widely debated topic, some people hate it, and others love it. Of course the right answer when asked if you like poetry is “yes” because no one in their right mind doesn't like poetry. People may say they hate it; it’s boring and should be exiled forever from the realm of literature, but these people are wrong. Poetry is what separates humans from the likes of animals, along with speech, how we live, and a lot of other things, but we’re talking about poetry. Poetry comes in many forms, song, language, stories, and others. Everyone has been introduced to poetry in some way. If you ask a person who doesn't like poetry if they like music, chances are they will say yes. Its hard to say that you don’t like poetry in some form. Everyone is exposed to some form every day. Poetry can shape someone, inspire them, alter their mood, and make them think about things they wouldn't usually think about. Even if someone claims to not like it, they probably do in some way. It is nearly impossible to escape poetry and its widespread influence. But poetry is a great thing; no one should seek to rid themselves of its influence. Poetry isn't something to be avoided, it should be embraced and used to discover new things about yourself, or simply enjoyed and used to bring happiness.

Best First Post Ever

I sit here listening to the muffled noise of the TV, trying to decide what I can possibly write for a first blog entry. No way I have anything creative to say, and probably will just end up slamming my face in to the keyboard once or twice and hitting the publish button. I guess you really can’t expect a first blog entry to be the most amazing page of words ever composed. I’m an AP student; I should be cranking out Nobel Prize winning papers in my sleep. I keep glancing back to the TV, and that show “Face Off” is on; the one where they take weird looking people and make them in to weirder looking people with plaster and clay. I should really go on one of those shows, no doubt I would win. I don’t understand how these reality shows can be considered entertainment; its people parading their stupidity and ignorance around for millions of viewers to win a monetary prize. Speaking of stupid TV, Gatorade commercials are absolutely ridiculous as well, if you start sweating Gatorade, you should really go see a doctor.

I’m not really sure how I’m going to like this blog assignment, it will end up being a good way to improve my writing skills, maybe it will even help me with the AP test. I don’t know what to expect from the test, I haven’t had an AP class before this one. I guess I’ll just see what happens. But I will definitely get a 9 because there is no doubt in my mind that I’m awesome and no one will disagree. After all, I am the best.