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This poem made me feel like this is what life really is. A lot of times life just hits you right in the face and makes you speechless and breathless. Pain is a bad feeling to feel, and no one wants too feel it. But sometimes you need to go with the flow and let that ball hit you right in the chest. -Elizabeth Demers

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In this poem, she says she lies to here self all the time. She says she is either too much or not enough. She says she is an unreliable narrator for her own life. This poem made me realize that women should remind themselves and each other of their worth and that they should put no man before their own selves. - Elizabeth Barroso

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This poem speaks about the end of the world and poses two possible causes for this end: fire and ice. The speaker uses these natural elements as symbols for desire and hatred, respectively, arguing that both emotions left unchecked have the capacity to destroy civilization itself.

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This poem really hit me. It hit me because the poem is true. Nothing in this world can stay with you. It can also not be as good anymore. Something that is super precious can leave you. He is trying to tell us is to treasure everything we have before it goes away.

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Nothing Gold Can Stay - Robert Frost (Powerful Life Poetry)

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the poem makes me understand introversy better. it also relates to myself, where i dont express and stay on my own. it made me understand my best friend just a little more

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Destiny Muse - "Truth Behind My Introvert" | All Def Poetry x Da Poetry Lounge | All Def Poetry

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This poem made me feel motivated because it says the speaker has promises to keep and he has miles to go before he sleeps. In life you can feel like you just don't want to continue on but you need to continue on just like the speaker says he needs too. Even his horse thinks it's strange and unusual for its rider to stop right now. - Brady Pressley

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'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' - Robert Frost (Powerful Life Poetry)

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My Father always used to read me this poem when i was young which gives me background love for this poem. This poem explains a story involve fathers and sons along with a birches that reside near this family. This story is a connecting to a person to birches which they have always grown up with. 9/10

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This poem speaks about how a Rose grew from the cracks in the concrete. This poem means that in any situation, people can become something amazing and beautiful. This poem beautifully illustrates the idea that no matter how challenging the circumstances, people have the potential to blossom and achieve greatness. It serves as a reminder that resilience, strength, and beauty can emerge even in the most unexpected places.

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Although this is a song, at the beginning of the song there is a poem. I chose this poem because listening to the song more and more I have grown to really enjoys the poem even more than the song. The poem brings you such peace and has a beautiful message. The message is that fear of life's uncertainties and challenges should not hinder personal growth and enjoyment of the present moment the artist also emphasizes the importance of appreciating the simple pleasures in life rather than seeking access and constantly pursuing more. - Lily Hammonds

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Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

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This poem made me feel like people always want to be something better or something that they are not. In this poem, she talks about how she wants to know all the things, and sound technically difficult. She wants to be everything, but as she gets to the end of the poem, she says that she wants to be everything that she wasn't. This made me feel like there is always a struggle because you want to be better, even if you can't.

-Natalia Latimer

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Maia Mayor - "I Want to Be" | Classic Slam 2019

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This poem I think is like me because I put my all in basketball. And this poem is very inspirational to me because he never gave up. And i just like Kobe.

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Dear Basketball | Kobe Bryant | 1978-2020 |

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete -Tupac Shakur 

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete -Tupac Shakur 

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Even though I never grew up in a harsh and unexpected environment I really like the theme the poem is telling us which is beautiful things can come from harsh and unexpected places. This poem reminds me that it doesn't matter where somebody comes from it only matters what they do and what they overcome. Tupacs story about a beautiful rose growing from the concrete when nobody cared for it is he is saying that even though it might be challenging and hard to achieve your goal you can do it no matter what situation or challenge you're in.

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This poem just really made me feel like Houston Texas really meant a lot to her and I don't know If maybe it was her hometown or something but she made me feel like she really missed it when she was away. The poem had some personal aspects to by saying the virus killed her grandfather. She also mentioned the stuff that she ate and did when she was little.

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Dear Basketball- Kobe Bryant [1978-2020]  

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Dear Basketball- Kobe Bryant [1978-2020]  

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This poem depicts the poet's love for the sport. He expresses his appreciation for basketball and how it made him the person he is today. I relate to the poem because I love the sport and give it my all. This is a great poem because it is something that I love and enjoy doing, but I also have learned a lot, and has helped me become the person I am today.

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Dear Basketball - Kobe Bryant [1978-2020]

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In this poem, Robert Frost walks by bent birch trees. The significance of these trees is that the poet pretends to think of them as bent by children playing on them. But in reality, after many storms, the trees have become damaged. The theme of this poem is that you can use your imagination to be optimistic and always think on the better side of conflicts.

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In this poem, "Wake Up!" Jesse Oliver talks about hatred between humans and states that humans should advocate for love to make a change instead of being violent between each other. He also states to overcome hatred, we have to use love and compassion towards each other.

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Wake Up! (spoken word poetry) | Jesse Oliver | TEDxPerth

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What I love about what she was talking about was that she wants to be well read. She is inspired by what she is saying. And I love when she is very confident, she is speaking loud. And I like this poem because she will do whatever she can to get what she wants.

- Kylie Wilson

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Maia Mayor - "I Want to Be" | Classic Slam 2019

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This poem speak about how you need to believe in yourself and how you don't need anyone else.Only you can break yourself. Also if you live every moment believing in yourself you can feel better and it wouldn't matter if anyone said something. Just believe in your dreams and you can get somewhere. -an le

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I once held on to a grudge-Rudy Francisco 

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I once held on to a grudge-Rudy Francisco 

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In this poem he couldn't remember what he was angry at because of how long he held a grudge against someone. He thought about how angry he was about something he can't even remember, he realized that anger isn't something he wants to be in control and that he needs to forgive. I think this poem has a good meaning and that just because you have a reason to be mad at someone doesn't mean you can't forgive them or figure the issue out and resolve it. No matter how big or small there is a way to forgive and try again with the thing/person causing the issue. -Carissa Ambrose

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Rudy Francisco - I once held onto a grudge

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Rudy Francisco- This poem speaks about how he is being pressured. and how there are not enogh songs in the world. To be able to stop you from tipping over.

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Rudy Francisco - There aren't enough songs

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I really think that this poem was good. She discusses about how she will tell this person she feels sick and they will keep doing something or do another thing. During this there was a certain flow that itched my brain just right. I thought her rhythm was good, and the pauses were good as well. This poet knew the right time to stop and the right time to keep going.

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2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam -  Mia S Willis "Sandcastles"

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This poem speaks about two roads that you have to choose which you will take there is a good road or an easier road and whatever way you choose will make a lot of difference in your life. This poem made me think a lot about things and the way the poem talked was uplifting and surprisingly happy. the sentence in the poem " I took the one less travels by and that has made all the difference" means if you choose the past you want to go on and work hard in that path you will succeed in life.

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN by Robert Frost (Powerful Poetry)

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"Wake Up and Apologize" by Muhammad Ali is a powerful and thought-provoking piece that delves into themes of accountability, responsibility, and redemption. Ali's words carry a sense of urgency and conviction, urging individuals to acknowledge their mistakes and make amends. The poem resonates deeply as it encourages introspection and the courage to confront one's flaws, highlighting the importance of humility and growth in personal development.

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Wake Up And Apologize - Muhammad Ali | All Def Poetry 

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Wake Up And Apologize - Muhammad Ali | All Def Poetry

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This poem talks about how if you don't have dreams life gets boring. It also talks about how if you don't have imagination you wont go any where in life. If your dreams cash how are you supposed to be motivated in life.

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I feel a little the same as the guy in the poem where I used to think that if I just wasn't here tomorrow that people would be sad. I would be sad too and regret what happened and feel bad about leaving people like he said he did in the poem. in the end he talks about how the person that loved him would still have him in their heart.

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If Tomorrow Starts Without Me (read by Tom O'Bedlam)

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This poem makes me feel like it's a cold winter night lonely and dark, then sitting by the fire and just hanging out with family and friends laughing. I say that because at the start of the poem he is lost, on a dark road, where the car is warm but he can feel the cold night outside and all he can see in his headlights is an eternity of nothing. Then he sees a building he doesn't know what it is, but he makes it out. It's a building, with cars and warm cozy lights and this brown-haired girl with the biggest smile, he knows who she is but he doesn't know. He is in a big house, with so many people and spends the night laughing and grinning. and he doesn't know where he is , but he does.

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This poem is a powerful expression of strength and the determination to overcome a challenge. I like this poem for one main reason and that reason is how inspiring it is. The poem encourages us to rise above the challenges we face, to embrace our own worth and to never let other people to define our potential and just ourselves in general. This poem can really inspire, encourage and help people who are going through stuff overcome their personal challenges and be the better version of themselves. It is such a powerful poem and has such a strong meaning behind every word in the poem. - Seba Abdelfattah

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This poem talks about the ending of winter and the blooming of spring. The author writes the poem as if he enjoys winter more than he does spring. He says that April is the "cruellest" month, when the lilacs grow out of dead land and dull roots come with spring rain. Later in the poem the author says that their brother takes them on a sled and to the mountains, where the author says they feel more free and go south in the winter. This poem makes me realize I can see spring/ april differently than I did. The figurative language the author used make me think about the changes from winter to spring. I like this poem since I can relate.

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This is a very short poem but talks about how the author took some plums from an icebox that someone the author is related to were going to save for breakfast. The author apologizes and follows with "They were delicious, so sweet and so cold.". This makes me feel how some people can do things and apologize but still sometimes not be forgiven. I feel I have done this before but I have made up for it. This has also been done to me but I don't hold grudges especially if it is not a big deal.

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This poem is about being lost in the dark but finding the light. In this poem he is driving on a road and he doesn't know where he going, but he knows where he will end up. While he is driving in the dark warm car, he feels the coldness outside. All he sees is headlights and the outdoors, but he keeps going and eventually sees light. It gets bigger and brighter as he keeps going. It is a warm house with a beautiful song coming through, he doesn't know it but knows all the words. This poem is telling you that just because you are in the dark doesn't mean you won't find the light ahead, keep going and you will eventually find it, even if you feel like you don't know where you are going, you do, or you will.

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This poem make me feel very emotional and made me feel happy to wake up every single morning,and be grateful for everything I have.and it makes me feel not to be so sad for the people I have lost because they don't want us to be sad. It makes me feel like I should tell people how much I love them and be there for my family and friends.

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If Tomorrow Starts Without Me (read by Tom O'Bedlam)

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I like this poem a lot, I feel like I relate to it in some ways but not all. Sometimes I like to think what would it have been like if I was sitting before my mom the same age as her. And I sometimes wonder what would it be like if I went back and changed things I didn't like that happened. - Madison Kanos

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JESSICA THOMPSON - If I Had a Time Machine - HARVARD WESTLAKE

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In the first part, he mentions that his head is bloody, but yet unbowed. I think this means that he has gone through a lot and has yet to give up on what hes trying to accomplish. He says that he is the master of his fate and the captain of his soul. To me, it sounds that he is the only one who controls himself.

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Invictus by William Henley read by Morgan Freeman | Inspirational Poetry

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This poem touched me because of the topic of it. It was about how richer people moved into their neighbor hood and them not being able to do the things they used to be able to do. Another reason this hit me is because some of my cousins were forced to move out of the old house because of gentrification. I like the idea of turning a real problem into the world into a poem and showing their feelings about it.

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"Gentrification" by Urban Word (Brave New Voices 2023)

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This poem made me feel as if true friends will always be there for you. They will always have your back no matter what. I also learned that it is hard to find a real friendship you can count on . True friends will be as close as family. When you find a true friendship you can always count on them and go to them for anything. You should always treasure a friendship because it is rare to find. - Landry Carson