Ciao fellow poets! Today is a beautiful day. I'm thoroughly happy to be back at St. Lawrence for another two semesters of learning, spending time with close friends, and potential love. Many questions that I have asked myself so have spawned from the memories of last school year, and events that took place over the summer. That is why poetry is so beautiful. It allows the mind to dig away at relationships from completely different worlds of time to inspire creation. I have found music to be another agent of positive creation for me, as well as a relief of stress. After a long summer, I have officially declared English as my major. I’m not sure exactly why I chose English, but I have always been interested in the beauty of language as far as self-expression. I especially enjoy reading poems by writers such as William Woodsworth and Robert Frost. “Silken Tent” happens to be my favorite poem at the moment. After reading it carefully, it is truly moving because it shows fondness and love for a woman while avoiding the classic clichés that would make it a “bad” poem. I feel that it also gives true inspiration for those who defy the norm and live a carefree life. Writing with this type of poetry form is one that I aspire to reach. Best!