Read the poem What was said to the rose that made it open was said
to me here in my chest.

What was told the cypress that made it strong
and straight, what was

whispered the jasmine so it is what it is, whatever made
sugarcane sweet, whatever

was said to the inhabitants of the town of Chigil in
Turkestan that makes them

so handsome, whatever lets the pomegranate flower blush
like a human face, that is

being said to me now. I blush. Whatever put eloquence in
language, that's happening here.

The great warehouse doors open; I fill with gratitude,
chewing a piece of sugarcane,

in love with the one to whom every that belongs!

part one

Initial Response:
What does this poem seem to be about?
Words: Were the words in this poem difficult or easy to understand?
Was there any word or phrase that was powerful to you?

Images:
Did the poet create strong images?
What could you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel?

Figurative Language:
What poetic devices were used in this poem?
What did these poetic devices do for the poem?
Did these devices help create imagery or communicate the author's feelings?

Emotion:
What emotion was the author trying to express?

Structure:
How is the poem organized (lines, stanzas, etc.)?
What is unique or interesting about the structure of the poem?
Does the poem rhyme?

Meaning:
What is the poem saying about life or love?
Do you agree or disagree with this message? Explain.
Are there any other reasonable ways to interpret this poem?

Publication:

What kind of magazine or other publication would be the best place for this type of poem?

part two

Select one magazine from the options below that you believe would be a good place to publish the poem you selected. Write one paragraph of five to seven sentences explaining why you selected that magazine for the poem. Provide supporting evidence by using quotations from the poem to justify or support your opinion. Follow standard spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules.

there are three magazines: "love stinks", "family and friends", and "cloud nine"
this is the first time I'm doing this, I hope that enough info