What do you think?

One of my students wrote some beautiful poetry during the few weeks we studied poetry in my creative writing class. She was nervous to share, and read out loud. In fact, I read them for her.
She even said, "Poetry is not my forte." But she clearly has some talent in rhyme!
I told her, "These are really good! You should be proud!"

But, alas, she felt that I would only compliment her in such a way because I am her teacher. Well, she may be onto something. I certainly wouldn't tell her that she stinks at writing, that just isn't what a good teacher does. But, I was telling the truth. Her poems are really good.

I convinced her to let me share them on my blog, with complete strangers, to find out what people really think of her writing.
So tell her, what do you think? Be honest, but please be nice no matter what you think.

Day Dream

The night sky, so full of beauty,

With the night breeze, it was chilly

I lied out all night,

Anticipating morning's first light.

When the sun raised from its slumber,

I was filled with awe and wonder.

As the clouds floated by,

I swore I could fly,

Like a bird, I was forever free,

No pain, no pity,

I just left behind the world and dreamed.

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Light and Darkness

The sun is so warm,

It warms the heart inside out,

It cheers the grieved mind.

The moon is so cold,

Yet is so beautiful,

It soothes the mad man.

The stars are so bright,

They light up the night’s darkness,

Always there to shine.

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My Life

Life goes by,

People live, people die,

I want to leave something behind,

Not a meaningless lie.

I try to be kind,

But I've made up my mind,

I'm gonna be who I want to be,

And that won't be hard to find.

I'll sail the sea,

I'll be free.

I'm going to do what I want,

I'm going to be me.

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