Poem project
By Taylor Moore 1st block
The Answer
BY BEI DAO
Literary devices
It sets the tone by
Tone – The theme of the text
showing that the
“Debasement is
poem is not Don’t let people take what you love/believe in.
the password of
lighthearted and
the base, Nobility Bei Dao doesn’t want people to let the
that the
the epitaph of the
government is government take their beliefs.
noble.”
corrupted
Symbolism – “If a He is saying that
thousand he will still fight
challengers lie Relevant today
for what’s right
beneath your feet,
Count me as even if a Today there has been people from different
number thousand thousand people countries not being able to get jobs because
and one.” don’t
Bei Dao is writing they have beliefs or their culture is different,
about the cultural and some companies don’t higher them.
Symbolism
revolution; he is
–”The Ice Age is asking the cultural
over now, Why is revolution is over but
there ice why are people still
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everywhere?” supporting the 02/16/2025 2
government.
The Answer
BY BEI DAO
Relates to Asian culture Lines I like
This relates to Asian culture, because “To proclaim before the judgment
the poets were writing against the The voice that has been judged:”
communist government in secret. The I've seen my friends’ parents tell them they must
poems are a big reason why the do something or work somewhere because they
people protested the government. want to.
“Let all the brackish water pour into my heart;”
“ I don't believe the sky is blue;
I don't believe in thunder's echoes; I like this because it reminds me of standing up for
what you like
I don't believe that dreams are false;
“Let humanity choose a peak for existence again.”
I don't believe that death has no revenge.” I like this line because it reminds me how when
This poem is telling people don’t something bad happens the world comes together
believe everything the government
tells you
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Poem 1
Picture
The doll
Boxes stacked like memories high,
Echoes of laughter, whispers cry,
Each corner holds a secret shared,
In these rooms, love was declared.
In a dusty box, two large eyes stare back,
Big empty eyes, gazing like lost hope’s track.
I pick it up, memories drift in the air,
The doll I once loved, now dusty and bare.
The doll sits silent, her journey ends,
But mine carries on to a new chapter in my
journey
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Poem 2
Tradition
Redtop mountain
With picnic baskets, blankets spread, Running down the trail, we chase
The scent of pine, the gentle breeze, each other,
Whispers of memories in the trees.
While our parents linger, sharing
I’ve been here more times than I can
count, laughter.
Every year, as seasons change, By the light,
This lake remains, though life feels
strange.
My parents shared their own
stories,
Even when we don’t dive
Into the still and shimmering lake, In this cherished spot, our hearts
We Walk the path, the same intertwine,
For years and years, A family tradition, forever divine.
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Poem 3
Article
Ukraine’s fierce battle to defend the eastern city of Potrovsk
The medics tell us they recently treated 50 soldiers in one day - numbers
rarely seen before during the course of this war. The casualties are brought
in for treatment at this secret location after dusk, when there is less of a
chance of being attacked by armed Russian drones.
The Ukrainian troops have been injured in the ferocious battle to defend
Pokrovsk. Just months ago, this was considered a relatively safe place -
home to about 60,000 people, its streets lined with restaurants, cafes and
markets. Soldiers would often come from the front line to the city for a
break.
Now, it feels like a ghost town. More than three-quarters of its population
have left.
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How its read
The medics tell us they
Treated fifty soldiers in one day.
The casualties are brought in for treatment after dusk,
There is less chance of being attacked.
The Ukrainian troops have been injured
In ferocious battle,
Pokrovsk , Home to about sixty thousand people,
Its streets lined with restaurants, cafes, and markets.
Soldiers would often come to the city for a break.
Now, it feels like a ghost town;
Three-quarters of its population have left.
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