CA Conrad by Sophie Johnston https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1 en-us 2022-09-12 02:03:41 UTC 2026-01-03 09:13:18 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Poet Introduction sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291593471 CA Conrad is an American Poet born in 1966. They went on to also become a professor and author of seven books. I chose CA Conrad because I found the first poem of theirs that I read to be beautifully written. In their picture, I also loved the way they dressed themselves in crystals and layered earthy clothing (reminded me of hippies). I didn't pick them because of how they dress, but how their clothing also reflects the free spirit I imagined in their writing. ]]> 2022-09-12 02:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291593471 2. "the spirit of" sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291597423 " yes the present
          is between the 
          past and future
          but is too radical
                 to be called
                  the middle"
]]> 2022-09-12 02:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291597423 3. "Camisado sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291606220 Powerful Line: "how the smallest puddle reflects the entire sky"
This line spoke to me because it made me look inwards. One interpretation I found was how all our actions or small acts of kindness can mean the world and make up who we are as a whole. The line also make me think of the saying "we are only as strong as our weakest link." The small puddle represents how every individual around you is a representation of the community or family (that can be positive or negative). ]]> 2022-09-12 02:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291606220 4. "Glitter In My Wounds" sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291612307 This poem addresses the violence against the LGBTQ community. It reads passionately and angry towards the injustice that is very powerful. I loved the title Glitter in My wounds because it acknowledges that there has been a lot of hurt and discrimination but a power rising from it. For me, the glitter symbolizes defiantly showing strength and true authenticity through all the hate. ]]> 2022-09-12 02:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291612307 5. "Golden In The Morning Crane Our Necks" sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291618384 Speaker Profile:

- The speaker is reflective and seems to be calm.  
- They seem to be looking for the deeper meaning of life and living in nature.  
- They are a free spirit speaking out against violence and our world full of weapons. 
- The speaker is at peace and are looking towards a brighter future. ]]> 2022-09-12 02:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291618384 6. "Old Man Says I Look Like A Freak But Internal Magic Cannot Be Contained" sophiej231 https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291625422 This poem was written for someone named Anne Waldman but it speaks to a larger audience. This poem is for anyone down on their luck or feeling like they cannot go on. It is for people who are oppressed and are trying to find an escape instead of addressing it. It is empowering towards the end of the poem when the writing bursts of power and overcoming hardship. ]]> 2022-09-12 02:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiej231/jiavlohmj3ohdwv1/wish/2291625422