I'll be reciting the poem "The Obligation to be Happy" by Linda Pastan. I have to say that the title of the poem stuck out to me, so therefore I had to see it more. When clicking on that link that lead me to the page I was taken aback by the power the poem had behind it. The reality was so astonishing to see written in front of me. I knew from that very first moment I'd end up choosing this poem to recite.
I felt a connection when I read this poem and I still do to this day. There is a pressure to be happy, along with that the pressure to be beautiful and thin. Also, to be smart and dedicated to school work, while still keeping up with the latest gossip. So, I think this poem, really reaches out to me and practically everyone because this poem cant be altered to fit your own personally life. Whether your dealing with family issues, insecurities, or confusion. But when you think back on your own issues, think about why you have them. Its most likely because your trying to be happy? Or prefect? Sound familiar, hence the poem's title. Everyday in our lives, we all face that one thing that will set us back and think this poem really portrays the pressures that everyday reality sets on you.
I feel relates to this poem to me so much. I know that pressure to be happy and never sad, I live it everyday. Its the choice I make every morning. Will I come to school in morning sharing all the grieve and stress I suffer or will I put a smile on and pretend that I'm happy? What do you do? Well, I smack that smile on my face everyday and this mask that's I have is tiring me out. I've now come to realize that I don't want to put on this charade anymore. I don't want to pretend to be something I'm not. If I'm sad I'll be sad. But things are easier said than done...
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