I really liked the writing exercise that we did today. I ended up with the historical moment of "JFK's Assasination" with the character of a 20 year old janitor. I was very lucky to end up with this topic as I am and have always been interested in the JFK assasination. After some editing, I would like to share this poem with you, comments and criticism is more than welcome!
"The 20 Year Old Janitor"
As I sat outside on the park bench
I noticed there were crouds of people-
Ass ignoring me of course,
I don't look like someone they would talk to
I held my head high,
I was only twenty years old,
My life still had a future,
Their lives just had a past.
I didn't know why
All the boring people had gathered
But they all stayed far away
So we wouldn't have to talk.
Suddenly the lifeless people started cheering
For what I did not understand.
Black shiny cars began driving right past me
I was in eyelock-With the president.
As he startedback and waved
I knew he wished me well.
He believed that I still had a future,
Thats why he had chose me.
I slowly raised my hand to return his gesture,
There was a gun shot.
He layed in his seat, head back, blood surrounded,
His car rushed to the hospital,
But I knew, he believed, he believed in me.
I know it's still a little rough, but I hope you enjoy!!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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