I used several writer’s devices throughout this poem. Two of which I used were repetition and alliteration. Repetition of the line “just pride” tied the main emotional theme of the poem together. Alliteration, such as with the words “many may” in the line “they march on with what many may see as anger”, helped add character to the poem.

The strategy I used to generate this poem was by discovering an image in a magazine to create an observation poem. I used stanzas to keep organization and help elaborate on the use of repetiton. Imagery and sensory details support the expression of emotions I wish to convey felt by the individuals in the photograph.

I have changed a lot as a poet throughout this process. I have been able to expand my horizons by using a specific strategy given to me by my teacher to write my poems as opposed to just writing a poem in any way I want to. This will help me in the future when I have to use a specific strategy to generate a poem in or out of the classroom.