Why 8th Graders Shouldn’t Write Poetry

A Collection of Excerpts from the Works of Conor Walsh

Table of Contents

1. Crowning Acheivement2. An Excerpt from ‘The Monster’3. Where I’m Going4. This is Not a Poem

1. Crowning AcheivementThough this poem is

lacking in style and skilland isn't too long, a poem

it's stillI am not a poet, as no

doubt you seefrom the topic and

grammar presented by me

this took just about fifteen minutes to write

but there wasn't a time requirement, right?

2. An Excerpt from ‘The Monster’

From my hand the treat is wrenched

Now your hunger should be quenched

Please sit still a minute more

so that I may close the door

3. Where I’m Going

My road is the one less traveled by,Although I will confess,That perhaps there is a reason whyThis road was used much less.The street is cracked, the grass is brown,The sun has lost its glow.It’s the fastest way to get to town,So this way I’ve got to go.

4. This is Not a Poem

This

Is

Not

A

Poem.

- Amelia Walsh