"The 'Potato' Poem" by Angela Wybrow
It's too easy for me because it is talking about potatoes and it is for children. It also basically explains everything it is talking about. Way too easy for me, even though I stink at deciphering poetry.
"A Lover's Complaint" by William Shakespeare
Okay. This poem is SO long. I cannot understand anything Shakespeare is talking about. Actually, I'm pretty certain that if you gave me a day to decipher it and understand it, I could. But as it is right now, I only have a short time and I really stink at poetry. But this poem is beautiful, albeit difficult.
And now, for the poem that is just right:
"I Tried So Hard" by Whitney Barton
I like this poem, I really do. Its one of the few 'longer' ones that I actually understand! And understanding it makes me like it better.
I tried so hard.
I tried my best.
I gave you my all,
and now there's nothing left.
You stole my heart,
then tore it in two.
Now I'm falling apart,
and don't know what to do.
Divided by decisions,
burned by the fire.
Confused by your words.
Tempted by desire.
I'm living in the present.
My mind is on the past.
Not knowing what I'll lose.
Not knowing what will last.
Blinded by fear.
Drowning in doubt.
Struggling to be free.
Looking for a way out.
