I am from honey,
From Sheffield and Kings,
I am from the water leaking from the mouth of the hose
(cold, refreshing
leaving a stale taste behind.)
I am from the amethyst,
the Peyote
whose small and spineless,
yet bares flowers and fruit.
I am from pipe-smoke and kind eyes,
from Wynonna and Robert.
I am from the creative
and the logical.
From Two more minutes
and I love you mores.
I am from Trinity and Hope,
valleys and mountains.
I’m from Lansing and Tuttle,
greens and gravy.
From the separation of grandparents
due to adultery,
and the ring my father ties to his scrubs.
I am from the pile of photographs under my chest,
faces no longer lost,
memories no longer forgotten.
Dear Maddie,
Thanks for this poem about honey. I really like how you used metaphors. It really helps me imagine your poem and you combine both good and bad in your poem. I did some research into honey, and I found that the honey has been used in two different ways. First, honey never spoils. There were some thousand year old honey in tombstones found that were still edible. They don’t spoil because of their molecular structure. “Evidence of honey being prescribed as a medical treatment dates back as far as ancient Mesopotamia. Because the substance is so inhospitable to bacteria, it was often used as a natural bandage to protect cuts and burns from infection. Today, honey is still used as a natural treatment for dandruff, stomach ulcers, and even seasonal allergies” (15 facts worth buzzing about) There seems to be some evidence that honey is good for the environment because it pollinates many crops. All of this inspires me to write a poem in response to your poem. This poem really inspired me to create a poem about a produce, while still containing a lot of meaning.
Very powerful poem Maddie. I like how you combine the good and the bad when talking about something so beautiful. Also that picture of honey made me hungry.
I love this piece Maddie:) I could tell it was you who wrote it before I looked at the name. Great job
I really enjoyed your poem. It is powerful and the reader gets to know you a little more. Thank you for sharing your piece!