Poetry

Poetry

Valuable or Not?

Poetry, I think, is very important to learn. Even though people complain you don't need poetry to get a job. Your whole life isn't a job. If it is then I feel sorry for you. I remember Mr. Dubois telling my class that his mom fell in love with his dad because he could recite poetry. Hopefully that wasn't the only reason she fell in love with him but it doesn't hurt to have that as an attribute. Poetry is a thing that helps you escape real life. Even though they relate to real life it gets you away from everything. Many poets have had depressing life which can relate to the brilliance of the poetry they write. I'm not saying you need to have a depressing life to be good at poetry but its something that a lot of poets have in common. I really like poetry but i hate it when we have to tear apart the poem to find the figurative language. Its good to learn, but some poetry is just meant to be enjoyed.

American Dream

American Dream



When I think of the "American dream" I think of having endless wealth while having to do no work at all. Bruce Wayne is a perfect example of the American dream. Bruce Wayne has endless amounts of wealth and he doesn't have to do any work.

People have many different ideas of the American dream. Some people say that the American dream is where u work hard and love it. That doesn't seem right at all. The American dream is where u have to do nothing but relax and get everything you have ever wanted. Even though to achieve the American dream you have to work hard. Unless your a movie star.
My sisters boyfriend is a insurance guy and he always deals with rich clients and he says they are never happy. Even though they have a lot of money they don't feel happy. Its because they don't have any challenges. Challenges are what make life worth living i think.
Money may sound awesome to people like us, but think about it. If you have a lot of money then you could buy anything you want. But after you do all of that what do you have left. You have no challenges.
I really like the idea of the American dream. It gives something for people to work for. Every new minority that comes to America always talks about the American dream. It gives everyone hope. And that's what everyone needs.