In “We Real Cool,” the speakers make choices that seem exciting, bold, and rebellious, even though those choices lead to consequences. Write about a moment in your own life when you followed what looked cool or fun, only to realize afterwards that it wasn’t the smart or responsible path. What influenced your decision, and how did your perspective change later?

 One moment in my life where I did what seemed fun in the moment, only to realize after that it wasn't the smartest idea was in 8th grade. I was playing tag with my mom's friend's kids, and we were running in circles around the outside of the house. When I was running, I jumped off of the porch, because it wasn't really that high, and I'd done it before, but this time when I jumped I landed on the side of my ankle, and I ended up with a hairline fracture. After that I learned that I should probably slow down and think when I'm doing something.

Today in class we read and analyzed the poem, "We Real Cool."

Reading this poem was interesting as it was very different from the usual types of poems we have read, that seem to use very formal language, while this one was written only using informal language. It shows that there are never really specific rules you have to follow when it comes to writing poetry.