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Dear Dana

Your poem “Contesting for Space” was awesome. I think it is free verse. I noticed a lot of imagery. I wish you read the whole thing. I can’t wait to read it again.

Sincerely,
Philip

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Dear Daniel,
Your poem, "Why is the Sky Black," was very engaging and interesting.  I saw that it was an acrostic poem which used imagery. I liked the minimalism of the piece. I thought it was effective to getting the point across.

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Your poem. "I am" was dramatic and engaging. I noticed that you used personification as your focal point. I really like the line "I am the harbinger of creation."  Best, Dana

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Dear Sherani,
Your poem, "Where Hope is Found," is a beautiful free verse.  I loved the frequent use of personification and how it leaves you with a feeling of hope that the world can change for the better. I also enjoyed that it starts and ends on a positive note, I think it is important to remember "the power of Earth and all her generosity." It helps put in perspective what we have done with what we have been given and how we need to do better to reciprocate.
Sincerely,
Taylor

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Anthropocene

Dear Gerlhen,

Your acrostic poem was moving. I especially connected with the first line, “All living forms of life matter,” because I second this notion.  In a time where #blacklivesmatter, the #metoo movement and LGBTQ rights, why not fight for our planet, for our beautiful home -EARTH.  “Ocean life matters” and that’s a fact! You’re poem is wonderful.  You incorporated a lot of figurative language and it’s structure is on point.  Your overall work conveys the the realistic warning that doom is upon us if we don’t act up. Excellent!

Sincerely,
Omar T

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Your poem is titled, “My concern for Tomorrow’s World.” I noticed you used a lot of metaphors and pathos to appeal to people’s emotions. I thought your poem was amazing and well thought out. Your poem definitely is one of the best we heard.

Sincerely,
Gerlhen

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Dear Marlene,
Your poem, “Sick World,” was very creative. I noticed that it was a haiku and that you used imagery and a metaphor. I thought your poem was inspiring and powerful.

Sincerely,
Dad

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Kaylee,
Ideal title (“Adrift”) for this essential question/topic. I remember the rhyme throughout your poem, the effective structure, and especially the verse near the start about change and later, making a stand. “The seed“ as figurative language is especially effective for your closing.

Prof. J

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Dear Taylor,
Your poem, “Worth of Your Words” was powerful. I noticed that your poem was free verse and I liked how you used repetition to emphasize the mistakes we’ve made. I thought your poem was thought-provoking and persuasive in its call for change.
Sincerely,
Sherani Perera

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Your poem “Why?” is simple AND beautiful. I noticed that it is a free verse poem.

I love the diction & imagery you used because they convey such a nostalgic tone very well.

Remember, simple can be beautiful. Maybe that’s your style! Simple, poignant, and beautiful. Keep writing!

💕 Michelle

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Your poem , Floaters Blood, was very detailed and gave off a lot of emotional appeal. It is noticeable that you put a lot of time and effort into it and made good use of diction to get your point across.

Great job!
-Daniel Canchola

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Dear Rebekah,
I enjoyed reading your poem, “Lifestyle.” Your use of the free verse style was very effective and allowed you to focus on what was important to you. I liked the allusion to the Bible, the good book, and the inclusion of a verse. Overall I thought the theme of lifestyles was very impactful because it implies that it is just not one small thing that needs to change, but our society’s way of life. Great job!
Sincerely,
Kalie

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Dear Daniel,
Your poem “Maybe Too Late” was fun and engaging. I noticed that it was a sonnet, and that you used imagery. I thought your poem was great and powerful.

Sincerely,
Marlene

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Dear Elizabeth,
Your poem was beautiful and direct. I noticed it was a free verse and that I noticed you used cesura and personification. I thought your poem made us really reflect about the world and what we can do to better the planet. Thank you for sharing your poem with us.

Sincerely,
Andy

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Your poem, “ In Favor of Feeding’” was creative and engaging. I noticed that there are seven different haikus that you wrote and that you used alliteration in one of your lines. I thought that your poem was great because I have never seen anything like it before. It was a fun take on writing on poem.

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Dear Andy,

Your poem named “World Divided” was sad and beautiful. It’s free verse form and your use of imagery was affecting. I especially appreciated that you brought in people not believing in global warming and how that contrasted with the reality everywhere in your other stanzas.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth

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Your poem was villanelle, which implemented allusion. It was strong and direct. Thank you.

Kindest regards,
Rebekah Gonzalez

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Your poem, “Pacifica,” was such an interesting concept. I am such a huge fan of superhero-related things, so I thought your poem was awesome. I noticed that it was free verse. You answered the essential question in your poem, and you used metaphor in your poem. I loved everything about your poem! I am very impressed, and your songwriting abilities clearly translated well into your poem.

Sincerely,
Haley Ko.

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Your poem, “White Christmas” was great and engaging. I noticed how your poem was free verse and that you brought metaphors into your poem. I thought your poem was creative and well written!

Sincerely,
Katie

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Your poem was moving. Nearly brought me to tears. I love your direct approach, calling people out. Your rhyming poem was dope.

Sincerely,
Your friend David

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Your poem, “To Survive Tomorrow” was strong with acknowledging that there needs to be change. I enjoyed the free verse and thought it worked well by adding to the message of the poem. My favorite figurative language was imagery about the 405 erupting into a sea of red and orange because of the fires. Overall the poem was amazing and strong! 🙏🏽

-Gabby

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Dear david,
Your poem is named “the potter” your poem was mad beautiful. I noticed how you brought personification into it and it honestly made me happy as heck. I thought your poem was something astonishing and the best of the day.

-antonio

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Your poem, “Poem Title,” was fun and engaging. I noticed that it was a (type of poem) and that you used (literary device(s) they used) I thought your poem was (include a complement).

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

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love the poem.