Poetry Packet:

I never really read poetry before, so this was all new to me. The one author I did enjoy reading was Langston Hughes. I liked the authors use of language in these poems as well as well as the lyrics. The one poem that stood out to me the most was "Sister". I think the author is wiring about his own sister married a looser and how her husband is cheating on her. But he also writes how the sister made the wrong choice for herself in picking this looser. He writes that women go for the wrong guy for money. I think it's a sad truth but it does happen.

I also liked the poem "Preference". When I first read this poem, I thought the author was some sick pervert. But I admire the language and how he describes liking older women. He writes about how younger women are materialistic and demanding.While older women are caring and more giving. He writes about how she has all this money but is willing to share it with him. He likes older women who can appreciate him and converse with him.

I liked a lot of other poems but these two really stood out to me. It was simple and honest.


Aarti.

Goldberg: Writing Down The Bones:



I really thought Writing Down The Bones was a useful packet for someone like me who isn't a natural writer. At first, I got intimidated when I started reading the packet because I thought I would never finish it. Because of some technical problems I am having with my Emich account, I wasn't able to get the packets to print out and read. Prof. Darling was nice enough to forward me the Pdfs which I needed to read for the class. I hate being behind in a class but I just hope the EMU IT department can fix the issue for me. After I printed out the packet, I thought" just get to it and do what you can".

I agree with Goldberg when she writes about how you have to listen to the voices in your head and go from there. I am someone who is constantly thinking to the point where I now suffer from insomnia. A friend of mine told me to just get up in the middle of the night and write down whatever pops up in my head at that time. I didn't listen to her because if I wrote down one thought, more would come to my head and it would just make me more anxious. But the way Goldberg describes that you can take a thought or voice from your head, write it down and just keep writing about that topic. Bottom line she says is " let the voices do the writing for you" .

I also like the idea of making a lists of topics to write about. Since I am not that talented in writing I think this tip will come useful to me. Goldberg writes about writing about a certain memory. Begin with " I remember". and go from there. I think we can write a lot based on memories and real life experiences.

Finally, I really liked Tap the Water Table.  It gives me confidence knowing that I don't have to be a talented writer to write. If we just practice writing and to listen to your voices the talent Will grow.

Aarti.

Creative writing.

Hi. My name is Aarti Dholakia and I'm taking Creative writing 201 at Eastern Michigan University. I am a transfer student and a senior studying Health Administration. This is my first Creative Writing class. I am not that good in expressing my thoughts in words and I hope this class will help me improve on those skills. I do have an artistic side in drawing/sketching.

I got my associates degree from Oakland Community College in Paralegal Studies in May 2009. I got a job offer in DC, working for an Educational law firm. Unfortunately, the firm filed for bankruptcy and more than 20 people got laid off. I realized that getting a stable job as a paralegal in this economy wasn't going to happen. Therefore, I changed majors and deiced to go into the Health field. Being a student again is exciting and nerve- racking at the same time. I am also getting married at the end of September, so I def. have a lot on my plate right now. I am sure that getting an education from EMU was the right decision for me and I am looking forward to start my new career life.

Aarti...