Performing Arts Experience – Shawnee, Ohio
Thriving at dusk,
abandoned at dawn,
a town unknown
for far too long.
Neglect replaced
the love and affection
that Shawnee
came to know.
People dancing,
people singing,
people chatting,
people living.
Mine fires
ravaged sites
in which
the workers dug.
We learn to care
for our belongings,
but I guess there is none to spare
in the case of Shawnee, Ohio.
Earth isn’t ours
for the taking,
we must focus
on making.
I enjoyed your poem! It gave me a window into your town. PS: I’m your mentor for this challenge, and my students have your teacher for their mentor.
Hello, Mrs. Crawford. It is quite a cool coincidence that we switched groups. It will give us a whole new perspective. Have you been in the Student Blogging Challenge before? It is my grade’s first time participating and I’m am glad for it. Thank you so much, putting the delicate topic of the town was a bit difficult, but I guess that it had worked out in the end. See you around!
This poem seems so wise, old people reflecting on their life could have written it. It is really great that you already have such a sophisticated view at the nature of our planet and the one of our people. Especially your last paragraph appeals to me. Go spread this message and make this world a better place!
Great poem! Sophie
Hello, Sophie. Thanks for your feedback. It really encourages me to write similar posts. I do feel strongly for the planet and how we affect it, but mostly I just keep it in secret. I would love to see your blog, so could you link it? See you around!
Wow, that sounds really great!!