Analysis Of The Poem Donuts - 1943 Words

Section One Definite Meter: Donuts By Grace Messimer and Hope Walborn Donuts are the best food ever For my breakfast, lunch, and dinner Strawberry, glazed, chocolate cream filled Dunkin Donuts, Karns, and Giant Good with coffee and dipped in milk Sprinkles, powdered, doughy, and holed Jelly, angel cream, and frosted Boston creme and peanut butter Cruller, twisted, cronut, and more Cinnamon roll, maple bacon Apple fritter, sugar covered Devil’s food, long John, and bear claw I will gladly eat them all up Except jelly filled - that is gross Now I must say goodbye to you To eat donuts all by myself This poem uses iambic tetrameter. Also, assonance is present in the ends of lines 1 and 2, as well as in the ends of lines 3 and 5. It is a†¦show more content†¦The door could be interpreted as many things, as can several of the other objects mentioned in the poem. Personally, I have intended for the poem to portray a glimpse into the living world that a deceased person has, which I have hinted at in several ways (i.e. metal bars = gates of Heaven, Father = God). However, it could be interpreted in other ways as well (perhaps just a general sense of being apart from others). I have used assonance in the ends of lines 2 and 4 of each stanza to make it flow more efficiently. English Sonnet: Firelight When I was young, the firelight was bright A false comfort of being in control The flame blazed, flickered against the pure white The warm sparks and flickers made me feel whole It kept me warm throughout those many years The fire kept me away from the edge And for some time it kept me from my fears... All too soon, the flames pushed me over ledge Before I even knew it, I lost it The flame that once burned bright was now snuffed out Extinguishment, I fell into a pit Of madness to extremity - self doubt I had it once, but I have it no more Society sees it as an eyesore This poem uses end rhyme in the English/Shakespearean structure (three quatrains and a couplet). Also following the sonnet outline, each line contains exactly ten syllables. Firelight also uses ambiguity, as the fire could be seen to represent several different aspects (though I intended for it to be insanity). Freeverse: The Descent One small girl satShow MoreRelatedLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pageslooking at alternative actions that can be taken, then considering the probable good consequences of each action and the probable bad consequences while weighing the positive and negative impact of each consequence. It’s a kind of cost-benefit analysis. Exercises 1. Columbus Day is an American holiday. Write a short essay that weighs the pros and cons and then comes to a decision about whether there should be more or less public celebration (by Americans and their institutions) on Columbus