Anthology
Bailey Kirk
Introduction
Where I'm From
I am from paper towels, from Orville Redenbacher and caramel popcorn,
I am from the crowded, tidy, red bricked two story,
I am from the crab apple tree, the tomato plants,
I am from card playing after dinner and stubbornness, from Kirk and Blair,
I am from the drama queens and the constant discussions about politics,
From "don't worry they will like you," and "stop asking so many questions,"
I am from remarks such as "We will make it there this Sunday," but never actually making it,
I am from Chicago, Illinois and Scotland, home-made chicken and noodles and sweet tea,
From the family get together where we made a "redneck" slip and slide, and the ski trip where my brother ran into a tree,
I am from the pictures found in boxes, on walls, in drawers, and in half finished scrapbooks because we have too many pictures and special memories to keep track of them all.
Narrative
She keeps it all in
All of her thoughts, emotions, remarks
She keeps it all in
In fear of society's opinions
She keeps in all in
To not get hurt
She keeps it all in
Until one night she breaks
And all she can see through her watery eyes
Are her thoughts, emotions, remarks
Written into poetry on paper
Structure
Ode
Ode to my Eyes
I'm very thankful for you
Even though I have to wear glasses
And contacts
Just to see correctly
I'm still very glad I have you
You allow me to see
The sparkling stars
In a beautiful night sky
The roaring, blue ocean
Crashing against the pale yellow shore
The red, white and blue volleyball
As it travels across the net
For if I was blind
I wouldn't be able to enjoy those landscapes and activities
Lastly
I'm very thankful for the color of you
You allow me to be different from everyone else
So, thank you, eyes
For allowing me to be extra special
Sonnet
Life without you would be tragic
For I would have no guiding figure
And the change I would undergo would be drastic
To the point where I would be bitter
You always stand by my side
Even when I may make a doubtful choice
You're always there when I need a guide
With your steady and calming voice
You encourage me to do my best
And give me great amounts of motivation
And even when I'm most stressed
You help me with collaboration
I appreciate everything you sacrifice for me
And I promise to love you with all I can be