Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Phillipe Petit Poem Shelby Wade

When I wrote this poem about Phillipe Petit, I went off of my first thoughts as I read through the notes I had taken in class. I chose to use four line stanzas with only one two-line stanza.

Phillipe Petit 
By Shelby Wade

The big apple,
tower upon tower,
the city of impossible.
Impossible, but I will do it.

When I saw the twins
I knew then, impossible.

Months upon months of planning
all come to one moment.
Oh, but the simplicity I felt.
Impossible, now below my feet.

As the crowds grew I know,
the time would come.
Sure enough, up came the law.
Me? I laid on the impossible.

As nature became annoyed,
I ended my show.
When asked why? I told them,
"Looked like a good place to put my wire."

4 comments:

  1. Shelby, I liked this a lot! its always cool when I see something someone else put down as the voice of another. How you put the voice of Petite is an interesting spin! You used his own quotes and thoughts well!

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  2. I agree with what Luke said, with putting his voice as yours. I feel like this whole poem was just an excerpt of what he said when asked about the event. The way he speaks, is basically poetry. I can feel his state of being overrun by the beauty of his actions.

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  3. I would have to agree with Luke, I enjoy the way you used Petite's voice through the quotes and words used in the video! I also enjoy the line Impossible, now below my feet because you gave a climax and resolution to the building suspense from the repetition of impossible

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  4. I really liked the repetition in your poem. It really puts emphasis on how he over came something so great. I also really liked how you ended your poem and the way you put questions in there too.

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