Part One:
The piece in the wax paper that really caught my attention was " Drought Season". The diction throughout the piece sparks interest such as purled and vapor. The imagery of the vapor becoming rain is pleasing and is an ordinary process that is crucial for the farmers. The separation of the stanzas of past and present weather patterns is also interesting. It alludes to different tones as the first stanza seemed hopeful in the rain as it felt never ending providing a nice growing season. The second stanza focuses on the hardships of a drought and believing that miracles can happen. It feels full circle in that the weather changes frequently as does life and the challenges presented with it.
Part Two:
Throughout the workshops I feel both my writing and criticism has improved. In the beginning critiquing a poem felt intimidating and I focused more on devices and the stanzas. As they progressed my viewpoint changed and it was nice seeing the different styles people presented. To view what others enjoyed such as rhyme or experimenting with the lines and alternating stanza lengths. That many different tones and voices can exist without leading to a downfall. That my attention is now drawn to the overall analysis of the poem and its theme being conveyed. My writing has felt consistent with focusing on imagery and being quite long in line length. The workshops helped with bringing attention to the devices used in my poems sometimes being unknown uses of alliteration. That hearing what others can relate to within it helps with trying to make the poem universal and not just mine.
I also enjoyed reading this poem. The poem is short and easy to read. My favorite words in this poem are infinity and miracles. I also noticed the separation of the stanzas of past and present tense, I think this adds to the poem very nicely. I also agree that you improved tremendously on your criticism throughout the workshops. You provide meaningful and thoughtful comments on my poems during workshops.
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