Maybe you’re finishing up with your midterms. Maybe they’re just beginning. Either way, you definitely need to take a break, breathe, and read some fun poems. The poems below are a mix of funny and serious, so there’s some writing for everyone to enjoy.
1. “What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn?” by Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur is receiving a lot of hype lately and it is well-deserved. Although her style strays from more traditional poems, it evokes such powerful emotion. Her voice speaks to all women, especially this particular poem.
2. “All Hallows” by Louise Glück
I first discovered Louise Glück in my poetry workshop this semester and fell in love with her poems. “All Hallows” is reminiscent of fall and feels a little spooky towards the end, which makes it perfect for this time of year.
3. “Sonnet” by Terrance Hayes
This has to be my favorite sonnet I’ve read to date because even though it’s just one line repeated 14 times, it is still a structurally sound sonnet in iambic pentameter.
4. “The Rose Family” by Robert Frost
This poem is simple, but I love it anyway because of the repetition. I’m partial to poems that rhyme and I also feel like there’s a lot of nature symbols that help tie in an autumnal theme.
5. “The Romance” by Shel Silverstein
If you didn’t read Shel Silverstein when you were little, I would be shocked. I love this poem because it reminds me of my childhood, but the message behind it can also be interpreted in a more mature way.
I hope that this was a productive break from studying and at least one of these poems made you smile. Now go on and conquer your weekend!
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