My Mayhem
By Amos, Year 9
My mayhem has electric-red long hair and has bright orange highlights with a tall, thin figure and a very long nose. It wears expensive designer clothing with vintage Versace handbags and shoes. Harbours a big personality/ego and an annoying mole. Hears no criticism and therapeutic advice. Remembers the overpriced croissants in Paris and the expensive plane tickets to Spain.
My mayhem is salty-tongued and lacks accountability. It swallows all useful life advice and keeps it locked away inside their mind. My mayhem nurses their ego with pride nad prefers to make big statements than stay humble. And in the instances of solitude and quiet my mayhem can he heard crying to sad songs with a shattered ego.
Short and Suite
This story, My Mayhem by Amos is from Short and Suite. In this workshop series, students create short pieces of prose poetry inspired by mentors texts from Australia, and across time and place. These workshops are an excellent introduction to the form of prose poetry. During these workshops, students experiment with the fluidity of this form in a way that is accessible and fun. This series is designed and suited for students who may be struggling to engage with their writing.