In this assignment, we were asked to write a composition on a poem that we read in class. Then, we were asked to write a poem of our own. We were given the options to either write a synesthesia poem or a transformative poem. Lastly, we were asked to create visuals for both the class poem and our own poem using Canva or by drawing the visual.

Below is one of the poems we read in class as well as the composition that I had wrote about it. The class poem is titled “Mother to Son” and is written by Langston Hughes.

Here is the synesthesia poem I wrote titled “Roots Uprooted.” It is inspired by the inquiry question: “What are the consequences of an individual not pursuing his/her identity?”