By: Alex Caraulia
(Authors Note: This is an original poem that was inspired by the short story, “Thank You Ma’am”, written by Langston Hughes. I would like this to be graded on my creative piece goal.)
You can trust a book however you please.
You can trust me if it comes to appease.
But when you are surrounded by mangy mutts;
Will you be able to trust your guts?
How often will you cower?
How often will you climb a tower?
How often will you steal a bag?
How often will you get saved by a hag?
Who is going to wash your face?
Who will help you gain grace?
How do you know this will happen again?
How do you know; your life just might bend.
Be grateful of this woman’s soul.
She didn’t make you pay a toll.
And though you may never see her again, all you can say is;
“Thank you ma’am.”
i like how it connects directly to the story. you could have done free verse because the rhyming can get very annoying; but you did very well with it.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you were able to put it in poem form, but you might want to use less questions throughout the piece. Otherwise it is a overall good piece
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you were able to put it in poem form, but you might want to use less questions throughout the piece. Otherwise it is a overall good piece
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