Writing poetry and I have a long standing relationship that dates back to my elementary school days. I have written a little poetry throughout the years, but I've always dreamed of writing on the levels of poetry legends like Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes. I realized my creativity could never reach their levels, but my interest in poetry has not faded. I have spent hours on Youtube watching Russell Simmon's "Def Jam Poets" episodes. I did contribute a poem to a campus org's Women's Appreciation Week during my sophomore year.
I decided to take this course mostly I really wanted to take a creative expression course, and my choices were limited due to scheduling conflicts. The title of the course is slightly intimidating, and I am not entirely sure what to expect. I hope I get a chance to explore and develop the more creative side of myself, which is a huge relief from the typical academia and scholarship I am accustomed to. I find it interesting that this class is mixing science and magic because they are usually are at the opposite of the spectrum. Science is always trying to technically explain most things that people label as magic. Incorporating these two ideas as the focal point of poetry would seem to be very odd and difficult, but I am ready for the challenge. I am use poetry covering topics like love, heartbreak, nature, struggling, and etc. I look forward to growing not only as an inspiring poet, but as a creative critical thinker as well.
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