Hey Guys

Below is my first post and assignment. We read a poem called "Girl" which talked about societal rules and how each girl must act in a certain manner in order to grow up to "not be a slut". We were asked to take the idea of that poem and make one of our own. I took some liberty in creating a poem about Obama and how the followers must approach the new President in order to be considered a "good supporter." 

I didn't take the assignment too seriously, in the sense that the poem is not to be taken literally. Just a satire of the political situation. (Note: I'm an Obama fan). I imagined the conversation as one between two voters: One Obamafanatic and one who is an Obama supporter but not one without doubts.

Also note the length, which is not nearly as long as "Girl". I think that most poems are better off short and powerful than longer (where each line seems to have a lessening impact) and weakening. But to each poet, his own.

Hope you enjoy. 

Some interesting stories about rules of gender. Check out this one blogger's interesting response. This person seems to have a very interesting point of view--a mix of humor and seriousness.

Be sure to also check out some other poems about rules including:

Kim's.

Graham's

Hong's

Jake's