John Keats says that “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The line has always stuck with me. It’s one of those lines that one hears again and again from class to class. I’ve always wondered, though, what constitutes a thing of beauty?
Star Trek, Star Wars, and Prose Poems
Mention* the words “prose poem” in a room filled with poets, and a battle akin to the ones that occur between Star Trek and Star Wars fanatics will transpire. One branch of poets will argue that a prose poem is a poem. The other side will contend that a prose poem is prose.
The Hunger Games Hype
I’ve never been one for reading a book or series of books because of the hype surrounding them. Harry Potter? No. The series with the sparkly vampire? Negative. The Hunger Games? Yes. I read those books.
For the Love of Books
Having* new books to read makes me feel euphoric. I can’t help it. Even when I was a kid, I felt elated about going to the library.
What Do You Read?
It* seems that every time a new Harry Potter film comes to theatres, I have to have the following conversation and answer the following questions:
“Have you seen the new Harry Potter movie?”
“No.”
“Have you read the books?”
“No.”
“What do you read?” (sometimes accompanied by a tone of indictment)
“Well…”
Take Time to Listen
When I first started running, I had to have my iPod. Music was the only way to distract myself from what I considered to be a torturous activity. I eventually began to enjoy running, but my iPod companion remained a constant. I sometimes would refuse to go for a run if my iPod were dead or on its deathbed.