WP2
For WP2 I decided to create a collection/collage of self-written poems. I decided to create a collection of poems because I noticed that during class whenever given writing prompts by Professor Dissinger, I was struggling to answer them. When I was reading the questions I was growing frustrated because I couldn’t answer questions about my MYSELF. I couldn’t understand why I was struggling so much to answer questions about who I am deep down to the core. Then I realized it’s because I don’t take the time to truly reflect on myself.
This is what ultimately led me to choosing to create poems. Through poems I get to think deep about myself and put my emotions and feelings into something meaningful. I’m able to think and write thoroughly about myself through poems because there is no correct way to express yourself through them. I’m not over thinking my writing in a poem like I would in a regular class essay. I literally just get to write away with no prompt in front of me about me or whatever I want and I forget about all problems. When I start writing my poems I feel as if I’m doing the work for MYSELF. I don’t necessarily feel like I’m completing a class assignment for a grade. Instead, I feel as if I’m exploring myself and breaking myself down. It’s as if I’m taking a deep dive into my identity well getting to reflect on myself.
Through my poems I truly do get a better understanding of who I truly am and why I am who I am. I feel as if I am getting closer and more comfortable with myself. It feels good to know how I became the person I am today and I would recommend poetry to anyone who wants to become closer to themselves as it allows self deep analytical thoughts.
Throughout the process of creating poems, I did find myself becoming more vulnerable. There are poems that I created throughout the process that I did decide to keep to myself and they will most likely remain that way. Im really happy that I chose to create poems, I truly feel like I know myself better than I did before.
