Look at me now,
Look at my smile.
Is it not tired?
Is it not a half-frown?
Why is this so?
Oh! Would you like to know?
Oh my! The homework!
Oh my! The tests!
Oh my! The stress!
However, there are friends,
Albeit some who pretend.
With whom I share,
Jokes 'bout hares,
And dares!
But don't think that life is easy,
That we drink bottles of sherry.
In fact!
We have not any tact!
For dealing with life when it gets uneas-y.
A random poem by l'auteur(Benedict Lee) about school life.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
LA T1 Figurative Language
A Dream Within A Dream by Edgar Allan Poe
Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
My Review
A Dream Within A Dream by Edgar Allan Poe
Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
Personification-- the use of words such that it seems that inanimate objects or abstract ideas take on human traits
Hyperbole-- the repetition of words to exaggerate the feelings in the poem
Reflections:
I like this poem because, through the use of figurative language, he is able to portray a vivid image of his work in my mind. This poem also has a somewhat relaxing feeling, an illusion, a false sense of serenity. In the poem, the protagonist is thinking absent-mindedly to himself about some of the simplest things in life, such as sand dropping on the beach. He feels lost, and I myself do too, at times. I can relate to this poem, perhaps that is why I chose it.
Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
My Review
A Dream Within A Dream by Edgar Allan Poe
Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
Personification-- the use of words such that it seems that inanimate objects or abstract ideas take on human traits
Hyperbole-- the repetition of words to exaggerate the feelings in the poem
Reflections:
I like this poem because, through the use of figurative language, he is able to portray a vivid image of his work in my mind. This poem also has a somewhat relaxing feeling, an illusion, a false sense of serenity. In the poem, the protagonist is thinking absent-mindedly to himself about some of the simplest things in life, such as sand dropping on the beach. He feels lost, and I myself do too, at times. I can relate to this poem, perhaps that is why I chose it.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Teen sails around the World, but fails to break record?
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share with you an interesting article that caught my eye.
Jessica Watson, a 16-year-old Australian schoolgirl, is in the final stretch of her journey around the world, but is denied of a record.
When asked, the World Speed Sailing Racing Council (WSSRC) said that it did not recognise records for under-18s, thus Jessica's soon-to-be record is 'technically' not considered an actual record, much to the dismay of the Australians.
Personally, I feel that it is very rare to find a person that is as brave and independent as Jessica. She risked her life tho sail around the world, perhaps just to get a little recognition for her hard work, and what does she get? Nothing. Therefore, I think that the WSSRC should consider changing their rules to allow this brave young sailor to have a place in the history of sailing.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100505/tap-australia-yachting-record-5a1703c.html
Just wanted to share with you an interesting article that caught my eye.
Jessica Watson, a 16-year-old Australian schoolgirl, is in the final stretch of her journey around the world, but is denied of a record.
When asked, the World Speed Sailing Racing Council (WSSRC) said that it did not recognise records for under-18s, thus Jessica's soon-to-be record is 'technically' not considered an actual record, much to the dismay of the Australians.
Personally, I feel that it is very rare to find a person that is as brave and independent as Jessica. She risked her life tho sail around the world, perhaps just to get a little recognition for her hard work, and what does she get? Nothing. Therefore, I think that the WSSRC should consider changing their rules to allow this brave young sailor to have a place in the history of sailing.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100505/tap-australia-yachting-record-5a1703c.html
Worst Oil Spill Since 1989: Desperate Measures
Hi everyone!
Here's an article from the Internet which concerns many environmentalists around the world. An explosion in an oil tanker has caused about 200,000 gallons of oil to flow into the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico every day! As a last desperate attempt, a dome has been planned to be submerged underwater to cap the oil discharge from the Deeowater Horizon oil rig. Residents from Texas to Florida are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the perilous operation as failure would mean the crude will continue to gush for three months until a relief well is drilled, putting the livelihoods of coastal communities at risk.
I think that whoever had caused this must pay for his actions, as this has disrupted the natural ecosystem of the ocean, and may result in the extinction of several marine species. Worse, fisherman who depend on them for life, may find themselves jobless, and the world? Runs out of trout.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100507/twl-us-blast-oil-energy-pollution-7e07afd.html
Here's an article from the Internet which concerns many environmentalists around the world. An explosion in an oil tanker has caused about 200,000 gallons of oil to flow into the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico every day! As a last desperate attempt, a dome has been planned to be submerged underwater to cap the oil discharge from the Deeowater Horizon oil rig. Residents from Texas to Florida are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the perilous operation as failure would mean the crude will continue to gush for three months until a relief well is drilled, putting the livelihoods of coastal communities at risk.
I think that whoever had caused this must pay for his actions, as this has disrupted the natural ecosystem of the ocean, and may result in the extinction of several marine species. Worse, fisherman who depend on them for life, may find themselves jobless, and the world? Runs out of trout.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100507/twl-us-blast-oil-energy-pollution-7e07afd.html
Lack of Sleep Linked to Death!?!
Hi everyone!
Studies have shown that people who sleep less than 6 hours a day have a higher chance of dying prematurely. It is thought that the relation between little sleep and illness is due to a series of hormonal and metabolical mechanisms. However, too much sleep is bad for you as well.
In my opinion, I think that society is pushing our bedtime way too late into the night. We should have 6 to 8 hours of sleep every day to make sure that our health is in tip-top condition. We wouldn't want diabetes, obesity, hypertension or high cholesterol now, would we?
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100505/tts-health-science-sleep-britain-italy-cac1e9b.html
Studies have shown that people who sleep less than 6 hours a day have a higher chance of dying prematurely. It is thought that the relation between little sleep and illness is due to a series of hormonal and metabolical mechanisms. However, too much sleep is bad for you as well.
In my opinion, I think that society is pushing our bedtime way too late into the night. We should have 6 to 8 hours of sleep every day to make sure that our health is in tip-top condition. We wouldn't want diabetes, obesity, hypertension or high cholesterol now, would we?
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100505/tts-health-science-sleep-britain-italy-cac1e9b.html
Indian Man Survives 70 Years Without Food or Water!
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share with you all something I saw on the news. Perhaps you have read about him too. Anyway, this 83-year-old man named Jani, who lives in India, claims that he had survived and lived(like everyone else) without sustenance for 70 years!! He claims that he meditates to get energy to survive, and it has worked so well that he does not depend at all on food or water to stay alive, a superhuman feat, the likes of which has never been seen on this Earth. If what he says is true, we may be talking about someone who has broken the Guinness World Record by a long shot.
I think that there is a very slim chance that what he says is true, but not entirely impossible. If mankind can evolve from apes, can think for themselves, even make it to the Moon, why can't he survive without food and water? Maybe yoga really does provide some mysterious energy after all...
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100429/tap-india-science-defence-food-offbeat-5bb9277_1.html
Just wanted to share with you all something I saw on the news. Perhaps you have read about him too. Anyway, this 83-year-old man named Jani, who lives in India, claims that he had survived and lived(like everyone else) without sustenance for 70 years!! He claims that he meditates to get energy to survive, and it has worked so well that he does not depend at all on food or water to stay alive, a superhuman feat, the likes of which has never been seen on this Earth. If what he says is true, we may be talking about someone who has broken the Guinness World Record by a long shot.
I think that there is a very slim chance that what he says is true, but not entirely impossible. If mankind can evolve from apes, can think for themselves, even make it to the Moon, why can't he survive without food and water? Maybe yoga really does provide some mysterious energy after all...
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100429/tap-india-science-defence-food-offbeat-5bb9277_1.html
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