[stylist] poetry question

[Jacqueline Williams]

Vejas,
Yes, your poem has wonderful content. I tend to agree with Lynda that you
might try a prose poem format since they are "justified." Since your lines
do not have a particular meter or rhyme, it might work well. The only way to
tell is to try it.
I also agree that your teacher could assist with the issues discussed here.
Good luck.
Jackie 

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of vejas
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 3:01 PM
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Subject: [stylist] poetry question

Hi all,
I've been so busy lately (AP euro test in a month) that I haven't 
really had a chance to do much on the list.
I normally don't write poetry, but we wrote poems yesterday for 
my creative writing club in high school.  I shared my poem to the 
club members, who were all very enthusiastic about it.  They want 
me to submit it to our high-school literary magazine.
But like I said, I really don't write much poetry, so I would 
really like some advice on how to make my poem good.  I feel like 
it lacks flow and formatting and it is not really considered a 
poem.
Any suggesttions welcome.  I've attached it, and will paste it at 
the bottom of this e-mail.
Thanks so much.
Vejas
I Speak for the Silent
by Vejas Vasiliauskas
I speak for the silent.
I come to tell you that you are not alone.
There are many other people out there like you.
For the millions of you who think that no one will care,
There are millions more who will want to hear your story and 
listen to you.
Speak up, and your life will change for the better.
Yes, I know it is hard, but you can do it.
I know, because I did.
I used to be one of these silent people,
so  I know you can do it!
You are NOT alone.