1. How is poetry different from short story?
2. What makes a good poem?
3. Read the following poem. Provide your interpretation.
MY PEOPLE ARE
By Mila Aguilar
My people are
a bastard lot
I was born
to redeem them.
My people are
lost in embers hot
I am here
to retrieve them.
God bless the souls
of those who survive
the holocaust
of my people's greed.
God forgive
the bodies of those
who connive
for their moment's needs
To sell my land,
My blessed land,
My blest, divided
Unredeemable beloved
People.
a bastard lot
I was born
to redeem them.
My people are
lost in embers hot
I am here
to retrieve them.
God bless the souls
of those who survive
the holocaust
of my people's greed.
God forgive
the bodies of those
who connive
for their moment's needs
To sell my land,
My blessed land,
My blest, divided
Unredeemable beloved
People.
4. Write an original short poem. The theme must deal with LOVE for your friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, family, etc.