I found this to be so relatable. I know what it’s like when you have a million things expected of you, to the point where you place all your self-worth on whether or not you can do it all. But you got this, and it’ll be okay. Don’t forget to give yourself breaks, and remember that it’s okay if you can’t do it all. <3
I love this, so relatable. Two of my favorite lines in this are "but I feel like a character in my own life" and "if I don't do my best who am I then?" They're so powerful and hit hard. Beautiful writing overall, well done!
I highly suggest French music and French TV. Pomme, Stromae, and any Manie Musical songs (Spotify has playlists for them) are good for music, as well as learning nursery rhymes like Alouette or Frère Jacques. There's this one movie as well, A la folie pas du tout, is incredible both for language and plot. Dubbed over versions of your favorite movies and shows are great too. Journaling and reading French children's books are great also :)
I discovered Young Writers Project again after years of forgetting it existed. I just read 3 of your poems, and every one of them made me feel charged and alive and stunned on words. I think it's strange to feel so comforted by knowing someone exists who I've never met, when the kids around me in the lunch line jostle me out of reality.
Maybe you won't see this. You are a random person on the internet to me. I read your poem, and it was exactly what I wish I could make my former best friend understand. Thank you.
In my French class we are watching a kids show about children in France in WWII. It's called Les Grandes Grandes Vacances. I highly suggest it. Bon chance!
Thank you so much! :)
I found this to be so relatable. I know what it’s like when you have a million things expected of you, to the point where you place all your self-worth on whether or not you can do it all. But you got this, and it’ll be okay. Don’t forget to give yourself breaks, and remember that it’s okay if you can’t do it all. <3
I love this, so relatable. Two of my favorite lines in this are "but I feel like a character in my own life" and "if I don't do my best who am I then?" They're so powerful and hit hard. Beautiful writing overall, well done!
I highly suggest French music and French TV. Pomme, Stromae, and any Manie Musical songs (Spotify has playlists for them) are good for music, as well as learning nursery rhymes like Alouette or Frère Jacques. There's this one movie as well, A la folie pas du tout, is incredible both for language and plot. Dubbed over versions of your favorite movies and shows are great too. Journaling and reading French children's books are great also :)
I completely agree! Thank you so much, that means a lot. :)
You’re welcome, I’m glad you liked it.
I discovered Young Writers Project again after years of forgetting it existed. I just read 3 of your poems, and every one of them made me feel charged and alive and stunned on words. I think it's strange to feel so comforted by knowing someone exists who I've never met, when the kids around me in the lunch line jostle me out of reality.
I have felt this so strongly about people in my life. The line "Maybe I could relearn your laugh, And forget the ways you hurt me" felt so tangible.
Maybe you won't see this. You are a random person on the internet to me. I read your poem, and it was exactly what I wish I could make my former best friend understand. Thank you.
In my French class we are watching a kids show about children in France in WWII. It's called Les Grandes Grandes Vacances. I highly suggest it. Bon chance!