-Gina V. (Faribault High School)
— Gina V.
While reading and trying to analyze many of these poems I finally came across one that I really liked . This poem is by Gina V of Faribault High School , there were many great poems from the other contestants but in my opinion Ginas' stuck out to me more then others. The way her poem flowed from one stanza to the next was captivating to me and how she included all the news worthy events that took place in this past year of 2011 from the royal wedding to Osama Bin Ladens death was great. Her length and format was perfect as it wasnt to short or to long she included what she felt was "major topics".
Suddenly I am feelin’ like Busta Rhymes!
From Casey Anthony winning her case
to Charlie Sheen and his fall from grace.
Japan suffered a major quake
and the world reached out in its wake.
Unemployment rates continue to tower
and the 99 percent wants their rise to power.
As Libya liberates and Egypt riots,
America watches the Kardashian’s go on diets.
Winehouse goes ‘Back to Black’ one final time-
gas prices are still on their climb.
Osama bin Laden is found by the troops-
NBA players locked out of their hoops.
Will and Kate finally did wed-
Now it’s the time to put 2011 to bed.