A poetic response to "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson

Charlotte's Poem 

Miss Hancock 

Was a type of woman 

Who was like a rose ,

She was unique and vibrant.

Possessing certain wonderful traits

Such as elegance and beauty,  

Yet strong and mysterious .

She was passionate about English and literature, 

And she believed that 

I had a gift that nobody recognized .

Her classroom was filled with life and enthusiasm.

She was like a diamond 

In the rough.

There was something about her,

A spark 

That lit up the whole classroom as

She walked in.

But that spark died when she stopped

Walking this earth.

Creative Poetic Response to "the Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner

Finding Serenity

Some people say,

The person who makes you feel happiness

Is the person they believe makes them complete.

The one who would stand by your side

When facing defeat.

 

 Before Sandra left me she said she loved me ,

But with that overwhelming look in her eye

I could tell it was a cold 

Hearted lie. 

I felt so rejected , alone and sad.

Afraid of everything that was revolving

Around me.

 

After the Bitch of Belsen took me away 

Into her world of judgement and rowdiness,

I couldn't seek comfort and peace of mind,

I felt that I was going insane.

Until the beautifully coloured Hollyhocks in the garden

Started whispering to me.

 

Suddenly, It was then that the flowers

were the only ones that could understand me

and tell me what I wanted to

hear .