② Masks and Mirrors⸺Identity and Façades Ṭḥẹṃẹ: Exploring the masks we wear and the truth behind them. Ṭạṣḳ: Each one of you has to answer a question about what you keep hidden versus what you show to the world. You might also sub -mit a poem or just a monologue in the voi -ce of your ‘mask’ and a second piece as your true self. This round dives into who you are versus who you’re pretending to be.
Rẹṃịṇḍẹṛ: All answers are shared in a private message!
Ranking of the F̣ịṛṣṭ Ṭạṣḳ¸ Keating’s theme ‘Carpe Diem⸺Seize the Day’ had our poets’ approach ranked as it follows¸ ⒈ Mara Talbot–Answer 2, ⒉ Ralphie Grabowski–Answer 4, ⒊ Lucien Earnshaw–Answer 5, ⒋ Sebastian Thorne–Answer 1, ⒌ Brooke Davis–Answer 7, ⒍ Amélie Green–Answer 3, ⒎ Charles Wellington–Answer 6.
Unfortunaley, we have some sad news¸ At the club’s first meeting, when each member was encouraged to introduce themselves in a way that felt true to who they were, Clarice Adlgasser froze. When her turn came, Clarice mumbled something about her love for books, but she couldn’t bring herself to reveal anything deeper.
Feeling like an outsider among people who seemed so ready to bare their souls, Clarice quietly slipped out of the meeting after the introductions. She told herself that she didn’t need a group to explore her thoughts–she could do that on her own. But deep down, leaving was a way to avoid facing the possibility of rejection or misunderstanding. Clarice left before Teacher Keating’s first task, retreating to her familiar, private world where she felt safe, even if it meant staying unseen.
The Poets have spoken¸ Public’s Ṭạṣḳ⸺Make your top favorites; where 1 is the answer you relate to the most, and 7 is the answer you relate to the least. —E.g.: First place-answer seven, second place-answer three... and so on!
⒈ “To see the world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.” —William Blake, “Auguries of Innocence”
Blake’s words are both a reminder and a warning to me. To see vastness in the smallest things, to find meaning in fleeting moments—this speaks to me because my life has often felt like a series of fleeting moments. My life, strung between foreign cities and distant cultures, has always been about crossing boundaries, sometimes willingly, other times out of necessity. I’ve often found myself on paths that weren’t chosen by me but instead dictated by duty, family, and a quiet understanding that some choices are made for you. When I think of „seizing the day”, I think of the risk of being truly present in each place, even knowing it’s temporary. To commit to each country, each friendship, and each moment, as if it might last forever. This is the choice I have to make, over and over. Blake’s lines remind me to live in each hour as if it holds “eternity,” despite the uncertainty, despite the impermanence. Because, in a life where the ground always shifts beneath my feet, learning to see beauty in the fleeting has become my way of finding strength.
⒉ We are here on this earth for only a fraction of time, yet we convince ourselves of endless tomorrows. I’m personally drawn to Sylvia Plath’s line, ‘I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.’ It reminds me that I am alive, that I exist – even if that existence sometimes feels absurd or pointless. Seizing the day to me isn’t about living loudly, it’s about accepting my existence, fully and honestly, without sugarcoating it. I’m here, and maybe that’s enough.
⒊ „Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing”. —Denis Waitley.
I believe life would be far too boring without risk. Just like a tasty meal, life also needs to be spiced up. I prefer to live my life enjoying all the experiences, to leave a beautiful story behind. Remember, you are the main character in your own story, be your own hero.
⒋ No quote has touched me deeply, but it is one that piqued my curiosity—“To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.” I often question if taking risks justify the ridiculous openness to failure; if one is to fail anyway, is it worth to accept the risk and try? Moreone, to appear vulnerable, open and uncertain in front of this act. So we prefer the familiar; I prefer it. I like this quote merely for its ironic contradiction—the absurdity that you can risk for something that, in the end, can be total meaningless—but if you uncover something about yourself, is it still worthless?—Some may say our weakness is to not allow ourselves to live, and that our fears and worries are rooted in imagined outcomes, entirely unfounded. To dare is to live, and to be fully aware of one self is to try, experience, and take risks— one can’t be utterly consciousness of self without the act of living. I doubt that. I think taking risks in life is pointless and can lead to dissapointment—To take a leap into the unknown is to be open to failure, to accept it willingly with the shameless act of being vulnerable and dissapointed. I find this effort, this exercise that needs to be put in action in order to fulfilled a goal totally futile if our desires, ambitions can never be, in the end, fully satisfied—Life is to be taking as it is, and to accept its unpredictability.
⒌ “How can I begin anything new with all of yesterday in me?” —“Beautiful Losers” by Leonard Cohen
It speaks to a time in my life where I felt held back by past regrets or memories, or even things I wish I had done, but couldn’t, yet longed to break free and start fresh. Embracing life fully; not only highlighting the chasing for a future but also releasing the hold that yesterday had on me.
⒍ “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay Tempts and then flies. What is this world's delight? Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.
Virtue, how frail it is! Friendship how rare! Love, how it sells poor bliss For proud despair! But we, though soon they fall, Survive their joy, and all Which ours we call.
Whilst skies are blue and bright, Whilst flowers are gay, Whilst eyes that change ere night Make glad the day; Whilst yet the calm hours creep, Dream thou—and from thy sleep Then wake to weep.” —The Flower That Smiles Today.
A poem about the brevity of all things – all hopes, desires, and delights the world has to offer are short-lived and doomed to die. People wish for certain things in life to stay forever but they’re only temporary; they lead a remaining life with these memories.
⒎ Sometimes there are clouds of gloom, But these are transient all; If the shower will make the roses bloom, O why lament its fall? —“Life” by Charlotte Brontë
A simple message resides at the core of Brontë’s “Life” — to live with a fearless outlook. Brontë wishes to dismiss the glorified idea that life is dark or unpleasant. She highlights the transient nature of the gloomy aspects of life, reminding us that they eventually clear and are replaced by something pleasant (like blooming roses after rain). So why dread the rain? There was a time in my life when everything was dark, shallow… The reason I picked this poem is because it made me see “the beauty and the ugly” of life are intertwined and that the sun will always shine after a rainy day.
① Carpe Diem⸺Seize the Day Ṭḥẹṃẹ: Embracing life fully and living in the moment. Ṭạṣḳ: Each one of you must share a poem, song lyric, or quote that resonates with you deeply about life or risk-taking. You should explain why it speaks to you or a moment in your life when you felt you ‘seized the day.’ The goal is to start breaking down your walls and reve -al hidden dreams.
Rẹṃịṇḍẹṛ: All answers are shared in a private message!
Welcome to the Ḍẹạḍ P̣ọẹṭṣ C̣ḷụḅ, Founded by those who believe poetry is more than words on a page — this society is a rebellion against conformity and a journey into the soul. We meet in secret, deep in the heart of Welton Academy’s shadowed woods, far from the prying eyes of authority. But beware, for in this club, the truth is spoken, identities challenged, and every mem -ber must confront the question: who are you, really?
˓How to Ẹṇṭẹṛ the Game˒ ¹Select your face-claim (options are limited). ²Re-name your new character (be creative!). ³Choose your role & dive right into the story.
Ṛọḷẹṣ: The Unseen Prodigy ⁽f⁾ | The Hidden Intellectual ⁽f⁾ The Heir with a Conscience ⁽m⁾ | The Reluctant Rebel ⁽m⁾ The Philosopher ⁽f⁾ | The Cynical Satirist ⁽m⁾ The Free Spirit Stuck in the System ⁽f⁾ | The Diplomat’s Son ⁽m⁾
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②
Masks and Mirrors⸺Identity and Façades
Ṭḥẹṃẹ: Exploring the masks we wear and the truth
behind them.
Ṭạṣḳ: Each one of you has to answer a question
about what you keep hidden versus what
you show to the world. You might also sub
-mit a poem or just a monologue in the voi
-ce of your ‘mask’ and a second piece as
your true self. This round dives into who you
are versus who you’re pretending to be.
Rẹṃịṇḍẹṛ: All answers are shared in a private message!
Ranking of the F̣ịṛṣṭ Ṭạṣḳ¸
Keating’s theme ‘Carpe Diem⸺Seize the Day’ had our poets’ approach ranked as it follows¸
⒈ Mara Talbot–Answer 2,
⒉ Ralphie Grabowski–Answer 4,
⒊ Lucien Earnshaw–Answer 5,
⒋ Sebastian Thorne–Answer 1,
⒌ Brooke Davis–Answer 7,
⒍ Amélie Green–Answer 3,
⒎ Charles Wellington–Answer 6.
Unfortunaley, we have some sad news¸
At the club’s first meeting, when each member was encouraged to introduce themselves in a way that
felt true to who they were, Clarice Adlgasser froze. When her turn came, Clarice mumbled something
about her love for books, but she couldn’t bring herself to reveal anything deeper.
Feeling like an outsider among people who seemed so ready to bare their souls, Clarice quietly slipped
out of the meeting after the introductions. She told herself that she didn’t need a group to explore her
thoughts–she could do that on her own. But deep down, leaving was a way to avoid facing the possibility
of rejection or misunderstanding. Clarice left before Teacher Keating’s first task, retreating to her familiar,
private world where she felt safe, even if it meant staying unseen.
2 Answer 7
3 Answer 3
4 Answer 2
5 Answer 1
6 Answer 5
7 Amswer 6
1. Answer 6
2. Answer 5
3. Answer 2
4. Answer 1
5. Answer 4
6. Answer 3
7. Answer 7
2. A 1
3. A 7
4. A 4
5. A 2
6. A 5
7. A 6
2. Answer 2,
3. Answer 5,
4. Answer 6,
5. Answer 7,
6. Answer 1,
7. Answer 3.
b, answer 7
c, answer 6
d, answer 1
e, answer 5
f, answer 3
g, answer 4
b, answer 5
c, answer 6
d, answer 1
e, answer 3
f, answer 7
g, answer 4
2. answer 1
3. answer 5
4. answer 4
5. answer 3
6. answer 7
7. answer 6
2. Answer 6.
3. Answer 5.
4. Answer 7.
5. Answer 3.
6. Answer 4.
7. Answer 1.
2. Answer 3.
3. Answer 4.
4. Answer 7.
5. Answer 1.
6. Answer 5.
7. Answer 6.
2. Answer 1
3. Answer 2
4. Answer 7
5. Answer 5
6. Answer 3
7. Answer 6
The Poets have spoken¸
Public’s Ṭạṣḳ⸺Make your top favorites;
where 1 is the answer you relate to the most, and 7 is the answer you relate to the least.
—E.g.: First place-answer seven, second place-answer three... and so on!
⒈ “To see the world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.”
—William Blake, “Auguries of Innocence”
Blake’s words are both a reminder and a warning to me. To see vastness in the smallest things,
to find meaning in fleeting moments—this speaks to me because my life has often felt like a series
of fleeting moments. My life, strung between foreign cities and distant cultures, has always been
about crossing boundaries, sometimes willingly, other times out of necessity. I’ve often found myself
on paths that weren’t chosen by me but instead dictated by duty, family, and a quiet understanding
that some choices are made for you.
When I think of „seizing the day”, I think of the risk of being truly present in each place, even knowing
it’s temporary. To commit to each country, each friendship, and each moment, as if it might last forever.
This is the choice I have to make, over and over. Blake’s lines remind me to live in each hour as if it
holds “eternity,” despite the uncertainty, despite the impermanence. Because, in a life where the ground
always shifts beneath my feet, learning to see beauty in the fleeting has become my way of finding
strength.
⒉ We are here on this earth for only a fraction of time, yet we convince ourselves of endless
tomorrows. I’m personally drawn to Sylvia Plath’s line, ‘I took a deep breath and listened to the old
brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.’ It reminds me that I am alive, that I exist – even if that existence
sometimes feels absurd or pointless. Seizing the day to me isn’t about living loudly, it’s about accepting
my existence, fully and honestly, without sugarcoating it. I’m here, and maybe that’s enough.
⒊ „Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you
should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing”.
—Denis Waitley.
I believe life would be far too boring without risk. Just like a tasty meal, life also needs to be spiced up.
I prefer to live my life enjoying all the experiences, to leave a beautiful story behind. Remember, you
are the main character in your own story, be your own hero.
⒋ No quote has touched me deeply, but it is one that piqued my curiosity—“To dare is to lose one's
footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.” I often question if taking risks justify the ridiculous
openness to failure; if one is to fail anyway, is it worth to accept the risk and try? Moreone, to appear
vulnerable, open and uncertain in front of this act. So we prefer the familiar; I prefer it. I like this quote
merely for its ironic contradiction—the absurdity that you can risk for something that, in the end, can be
total meaningless—but if you uncover something about yourself, is it still worthless?—Some may say
our weakness is to not allow ourselves to live, and that our fears and worries are rooted in imagined
outcomes, entirely unfounded. To dare is to live, and to be fully aware of one self is to try, experience,
and take risks— one can’t be utterly consciousness of self without the act of living. I doubt that. I think
taking risks in life is pointless and can lead to dissapointment—To take a leap into the unknown is to be
open to failure, to accept it willingly with the shameless act of being vulnerable and dissapointed. I find
this effort, this exercise that needs to be put in action in order to fulfilled a goal totally futile if our desires,
ambitions can never be, in the end, fully satisfied—Life is to be taking as it is, and to accept its
unpredictability.
⒌ “How can I begin anything new with all of yesterday in me?”
—“Beautiful Losers” by Leonard Cohen
It speaks to a time in my life where I felt held back by past regrets or memories, or even things I wish I
had done, but couldn’t, yet longed to break free and start fresh. Embracing life fully; not only highlighting
the chasing for a future but also releasing the hold that yesterday had on me.
⒍ “The flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow dies;
All that we wish to stay
Tempts and then flies.
What is this world's delight?
Lightning that mocks the night,
Brief even as bright.
Virtue, how frail it is!
Friendship how rare!
Love, how it sells poor bliss
For proud despair!
But we, though soon they fall,
Survive their joy, and all
Which ours we call.
Whilst skies are blue and bright,
Whilst flowers are gay,
Whilst eyes that change ere night
Make glad the day;
Whilst yet the calm hours creep,
Dream thou—and from thy sleep
Then wake to weep.”
—The Flower That Smiles Today.
A poem about the brevity of all things – all hopes, desires, and delights the world has to offer are
short-lived and doomed to die. People wish for certain things in life to stay forever but they’re only
temporary; they lead a remaining life with these memories.
⒎ Sometimes there are clouds of gloom,
But these are transient all;
If the shower will make the roses bloom,
O why lament its fall?
—“Life” by Charlotte Brontë
A simple message resides at the core of Brontë’s “Life” — to live with a fearless outlook. Brontë
wishes to dismiss the glorified idea that life is dark or unpleasant. She highlights the transient nature
of the gloomy aspects of life, reminding us that they eventually clear and are replaced by something
pleasant (like blooming roses after rain). So why dread the rain?
There was a time in my life when everything was dark, shallow… The reason I picked this poem is
because it made me see “the beauty and the ugly” of life are intertwined and that the sun will always
shine after a rainy day.
①
Carpe Diem⸺Seize the Day
Ṭḥẹṃẹ: Embracing life fully and living in the moment.
Ṭạṣḳ: Each one of you must share a poem, song
lyric, or quote that resonates with you deeply
about life or risk-taking. You should explain
why it speaks to you or a moment in your life
when you felt you ‘seized the day.’ The goal
is to start breaking down your walls and reve
-al hidden dreams.
Rẹṃịṇḍẹṛ: All answers are shared in a private message!
Sonia Petrovna, Clarice Adlgasser
The Heir with a Conscience
Leo Woodall/ Charles Wellington.
Sebastian Thorne.
The Diplomat’s son.
Welcome to the Ḍẹạḍ P̣ọẹṭṣ C̣ḷụḅ,
Founded by those who believe poetry is more than words
on a page — this society is a rebellion against conformity
and a journey into the soul. We meet in secret, deep in
the heart of Welton Academy’s shadowed woods, far from
the prying eyes of authority. But beware, for in this club,
the truth is spoken, identities challenged, and every mem
-ber must confront the question: who are you, really?
˓How to Ẹṇṭẹṛ the Game˒
¹Select your face-claim (options are limited).
²Re-name your new character (be creative!).
³Choose your role & dive right into the story.
Ṛọḷẹṣ: The Unseen Prodigy ⁽f⁾ | The Hidden Intellectual ⁽f⁾
The Heir with a Conscience ⁽m⁾ | The Reluctant Rebel ⁽m⁾
The Philosopher ⁽f⁾ | The Cynical Satirist ⁽m⁾
The Free Spirit Stuck in the System ⁽f⁾ | The Diplomat’s Son ⁽m⁾