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Karen Lin

What's in a Poem?

What’s in a poem?
Allow my brain freedom to roam,
Thoughts run through my mind.
Maybe, just maybe, I’ll find something worth my time.

Love stories, dreams, and fantasies too,
Or how about tales that cause tears to debut.
Some imaginary creatures so tall and fierce,
Heinous, gooey, and with eyes that pierce.

And still, there are more,
Just let my mind explore.
Perhaps the best is to release my grip on reality,
Dream up some worlds that don’t occur naturally.

The creation of words, often a tricky affair,
A snickle, a snortle, potential everywhere.
Beautiful, disgusting, shivering, and quaking,
Hundreds of adjectives all up for the taking.

What really makes a poem?
I’m sure many have asked.
Maybe it’s just one of those things,
That only some special dreams can bring.

What’s often inexpressible, thoughts disappearing like vapor.
Most certain, so clear, so true; it’s easily put on paper.
To me, a poem is a rush of feelings,
Liberated emotions reaching high to the ceiling.

What’s in your poem?

[TABLE OF CONTENTS, LHS CLASS OF 2013 EDITION]