Last year, I was assigned a poet for a project in English class. I would have to research this poet, memorize and explicate some of the poems, and learn about the styles and themes. I was assigned Theodore Roethke. The project, at first, seemed pretty boring to me, and I dreaded it. While immersing myself in Roethke’s life, I unexpectedly became interested in what I began to read. His philosophy and ways of seeing life were much different than any other person, or even other famous poets I had read. One quote of Roethke’s inspired me: “Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” I realized how true this was, in any aspect of life. All things that move you forward, come from hard work and dedication. After
