This fall, as a part of the College Orientation Program, Metro's Creative Writing class began writing poems.

Volunteer instructor Kate introduced a method of poetry that would help the students spend time analyzing themselves and learning how to express their personalities through a short name poem.

What's in a Name

Andrea

It means funny, outrageous, unique.

It sounds like a lovely tune, wandering around.

It is like a butterfly floating about.

It is shopping, talking, and being silly.

It is the memory of a great person who I someday would like to be,

Who taught me to be me and no one else.

Andrea

It means a strong, independent person who strives to be the best I can be.

 Angie

It means hyper, happy funny,

It is a boom!

It is like the color of the land.

It is going to festivals and going to party.

It is the memory of my aunt who taught me how to party.

My name is Angie.

It means having fun and making it until the end of time.

Carla

It means awesome, fun, crazy,

It is like chimes in the wind,

It is like a metallic sunset,

It is going to Maui Wowi.

It is the memory of Chikita

Who taught me to dream.

My name is Carla.

It means never giving up.

Denise

Explosive, devious, obsessive,

A whooshing highway,

Dark and angry with a bit of life,

Jumping and joking about how great that time was.

The memory of Brandon

Who enlightened me about happiness and depression.

I am Denise.

It’s the bane of all that oppose imagination, the wildest of dreams, and the arch nemesis of all other bricks in the wall.

Boricua

Guaterican, Crazy, Latina

It is the music of my everyday life

It is like the stripes of a zebra

It is the lyrics to the “Way I Are”

It is the memory of the world

Who taught me to believe that dreams can come true

Boricua

It is the colors of my flag: red, white, and blue.

Evelyn

It means unique, creative, honest.

It is like a soft whisper,

It is like the clear sea,

It is laughing and talking about my day.

It is the memory of my grandfather, Carmen,

Who taught me that hard work gets you through life.

My name is Evelyn.

It means believing in yourself and never giving up on your dreams.

Monica

It means loud, strange, classic.

It is the sound of a piano, It is like a ripe lemon,

It is running & laughing ,

It is strong and indestructible: my mom,

Who taught me beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

My name is Monica.

It means impossible is the new possible.

Rachel

It means cute, crazy, curious,

It is like the sky,

It is thunder,

It is meeting Mariana.

Who taught me how to say “te amo.”

My name is Rachel.

It means having a good time.

Tathiana

It means friendly, hyper, outgoing,

It is a drop of water falling from the sky,

It is like a splash of water.

It is hearing the joy and laughter while playing sports.

It is the memory of my family,

Who taught me to be outstanding and brave.

My name is Tathiana.

It means making people happy and not giving up.

Zully

It means hyper, friendly, energetic,

It is like the flute,

It is the soft sky early in the morning,

It is like late night phone calls.

It is the memory of Steven,

Who taught me to never give up.

My name is Zully.

It mean befriending people and cheering people up when they are down.

Angelica

Aggressive, soft, and lovely

that’s what I am.

It explains my life,

my story, my name.

My name is Angelica,

that’s who I am.

Courageous and strong

and so the

story goes on…

Laughter and sadness,

suave and romance,

it all narrows

down to Angelica.

Angelica, what a

funny name yet it

means so much in

one little day.

Aggressive, soft, and lovely

that’s what I am.

It explains my life,

my story, my name.

Life will go on and

so will I—I’ll take

my love, my name,

and my pride.

Valeria

I am

I am a peacemaker and a friend

I wonder where I’ll be in 10 years

I hear animals talking

I see the wind moving

I want people to understand

I am a peacemaker and a friend.

I pretend it doesn’t bother me

I feel the moon rising

I touch the sky

I worry I’ll never make it

I cry when good things end

I am a peacemaker and a friend.

I understand no one is perfect

I say we all recycle

I dream there’s no war

I try my best to help people out

I am a peacemaker and a friend.

Rebecca

I am creative, but fierce.

I wonder about my future

I hear little angels
I see tiny stars

I want the war to untangle

I am creative, but fierce.

I pretend to fly

I feel happy

I touch the sky

I worry about my mistakes and

I cry when my heart will break

I am creative, but fierce.

I understand that life isn’t easy

I say you’re so teasy

I dream about becoming famous

I try to make my wishes come true

I hope I’m something in life

I am creative, but fierce.

Diane

I am fashionable and creative

I wonder about my future

I hear the flashing of photographers

I see a long stage with lights shining down upon me

I want to be a designer or a model

I am fashionable and creative.

I pretend I am a model for thick girls

I feel on top of the world

I touch the nice and soft silk on my dress

I worry how it will all come out

I cry when I know I don’t look my best

I am fashionable and creative.

I understand I must achieve my dream

I say I don’t give up on this dream

I dream of my creations coming alive

I try my hardest for a big dream

I hope it will become true

I am fashionable and creative.