fandomhigh | How To Be Civilized, Friday, Period 3

"Every young Radchaai is expected to write poetry," Seivarden said, standing in front of the class. "The result is of course endless amounts of bad poems being sent to friends and family, possibly becoming an embarrassment years later. Only a few have the talent or learn to develop the skill ot actually write something good, of course."

She looked at the students.

"Understanding and appreciating poetry, even if your own writings are terrible, is fundamental to being civilized. That's why you're going to write a poem today, as long or as short as you like, read it to the class and then be prepared to discuss it. Apparently this planet has a lot of different poetic forms that you can try, or you could use something from your home. It can be as long or as short as you like."

She paused. "No, actually, not as long as you like, a maximum of two pages. It should be directed towards someone you care about."

"Pens and paper are over here, unless you've brought your own," Seivarden said. "Same with gloves." She glanced at Mae. "Please help yourself to some tea."

[~~Wait for OCD~~ OCD is up]

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Lana actually did enjoy writing poetry. On the other hand, she wasn't about to give this instructor any ammunition.

She pondered for a while before writing.

Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Always strive for more.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Passion isn't a weakness.
Through strength, I gain power.
Be strong and confident.
Through power, I gain victory.
You will prevail.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
Nothing can stand in your way
The force shall set me free.
We are one.

Well, it was maybe as much literary criticism of the original as a love poem, but Lana was fairly pleased with it, and she doubted the instructor would know what to make of it, so she would count it as a win.

"That's very... passionate. You must feel very strongly for this person."

Seivarden didn't know what to make of it.

See? A win.

"I feel passionate about a lot of things," Lana said. "It's my credo."

"That can be useful when writing poetry," Seivarden said. "Is this something you would consider sending or reading to the person in question?"

"Them or an instructor back home," Lana answered equably. "It could be a good debate."

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