Reinvigorated

     I was quite encouraged by our discussion in class this afternoon. Listening to the students that you brought in to speak, helped me to better understand the Creative Writing Program here at Eastern. I was indeed one of those people who thought this curriculum would be an advanced version of my first Creative Writing class. I had visions of writing countless stories and immersing myself in writer workshops where I would eventually amass a diverse portfolio crammed with imaginative poems and short stories. I am beginning to see that this first year here will be about researching and analyzing the precedents of past and current famous writers. I see where this will help me develop and hone my own personal writing skills.
    On another note, the aspiring writers who spoke to our class today provided a bit of solace to the overwhelming  aggravation that I found myself drowning in last night. Frank O'Hara had me quite discouraged in trying to interpret his poem Second Avenue. After speaking to my classmates today, I must selfishly say that I was quite pleased to find that I was not the only student who had a difficult time comprehending Frank's vision. It seems that everyone found dissecting the poem problematic. With that being said and more importantly, realized, I find myself eager to discuss this piece in class next week!