Talk about a time when you had to write a poem, whether it was for an assignment, event, or special occasion. What was the writing process like for you, and were you proud of the finished product? - October 12, 2026

 Prompt Response: Sharing my first-ever poem for my ex-boyfriend was a vulnerability I had never experienced before, as I wrote my entire soul on the page just to have that same heart broken by him later. During the writing process, words poured out of me with an effortless, raw intensity because every line was fueled by the deep, genuine love I felt at the time. When I finished, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and awe at what I had created, marveling at how perfectly the stanzas captured the absolute purest depths of my emotions. However, looking back on those verses now brings a heavy wave of regret, making it painful to realize I wasted such art on someone who didn't deserve it. Yet, even though the relationship ended in pain, I can’t deny the beauty of the artistic breakthrough it sparked within me.This experience taught me that while the guy may have been unworthy, the capacity to love and create so deeply is a powerful gift that remains entirely my own.

Summary: Today in class we started to read a poem called, “Constantly Risking Absurdity” by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and we started to work on an assignment with it.

Reflection:  The poem illustrates how the creative process or working field is a high-risking act, where the artist must balance carefully with the terrifying possibility of public failure. The poem serves as a reminder that with anything you love that people would criticize requires a leap of faith, forcing creators to embrace their own flawed or fragile opinions in order to reach something successful.