Allusions to Literature

One of the most beautiful things about literature is the ability to inspire and be inspired by other works. Ms. Schmitt's class has taken this initiative to heart, creating poems based on popular literary works, including The Hunger Games and Out of My Mind, which are available in the library to enjoy.

War

A poem based on The Hunger Games

Districts fight to the death

Starvation, hunting, killing

Fear and panic

To be in is thrilling

Want to escape, but not able to

Dying and dying and dying

You want to win

For fame, fortune, and glory

It is WAR.

By Alex L., 7th grade

Trapped

A poem based on Out of My Mind

No one knows

Just how smart she is

She can’t tell them

She’s trapped in her head

Can’t talk

Can’t walk

Can’t write

She wished she could just speak up

Mountains of words

Surround her

She remembers everything

There’s no delete button

She wishes she could just escape.

By Jacky W., 7th grade