The format of “People of Paper,” written by Salvador Plascencia, was very interesting and unique to me. In it, the multiple perspectives from different characters were written on the same page by lieu of different columns. While a bit off-putting at first, the effect of this was rather postive for me after a while because it was able to quickly give me different perspectives of one event, instead of having to wait for another point of view in a separating chapter. So, instead of losing focus on the event and forgetting some of the contrasting details, it was easy to compare the narratives and get a much more fulfilling view of the story.
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strikinginretrospect 
Nicole,
I really like the theme of your project. How did you come to decide on choosing something utterly mundane to write about? I think the challenge you picked to tackle is very interesting. I love the mocking tone in your poems and the way you depict so well the often irresistible desire to slap something in the face with our frustration and anger. You’ve transformed what may have begun as a mundane topic into something very vivid. I would love to read the rest of your project when you’re finished with it. 🙂
Happy Writing,
Crystal
Nicole,
When I got home today, I told my roommate about your two poems because not only was the second one hilarious on it’s own but the contrast between the two pointed out how funny it was. I described what your theme was to her and said the first one was so heartfelt…setting up a home for a tiny creature within the greater space of your own home, giving it food and shelter but nothing more; it’s gotta survive on its own kinda…but you wish it well. And the second one…I recited my favorite line, “Today I want to see you swim in your own shit.” SPITEFULLY DELICIOUS! hahaha I love your idea and hope to see some more pieces from your final project! Good luck if you’re still writing! 🙂
-Melisa
Nicole your readings for today were unlike all of your other work. I found this change of style equally as enjoyable as your other fantastic poems. The poems were able to make the minute and ordinary humorous, which we all know is very challenging. I encourage you to pursue many different styles of poetry because you displayed an apt ability to be very versatile in all styles.
max connor
Nicole,
I really liked the idea behind your project and how you used a really simple and forgotten object to portray a deeper feeling. I also like how your poetry was humorous but still shows the anger and frustration that is displayed in the poem. I just thought it was interesting and creative how you did that.