Appreciating poetry

Poetry speaks to everyone differently. Some poeple enjoy it while other people can't stand it. Yet something I've grown to understand that I never had before is how the poems and poetry written expresses the author themselves. The poems they write speak to and relate to them more than to any other person, because of what they've thought one through or thought of for the inspiration. This allows the reader to experience deeper feelings toward the poem because of the authors own attachments to their writing. I appreciate this because it allows more people to relate to the author themselves. It adds more meaning to the piece of writing instead of just being a piece of writing. 

American Dream

The American dream can be different for everyone, but for me it is a few simple steps that evolve into my own success. My American dream begins with finishing school to become qualified for the job i want. After getting the job, the rest is self explanitory, make money and live large. I define the American dream as success. The only way you can get anywhere is with success. America has evolved to be all about that., If you have success in your life generaly it is believed you've achieved your dream and are happy.

My own definition is very similar to the "usual" interpretation. When people think America words that first come to their mind are education, money, and success. Basically thats the order to the American dream. Without education you usualy can't find a good job to make a lot of money, there for your not considered as "successful". How i define the American dream and how society defines it are very much the same, that shows how being a part of America for my while life has shaped my thinking to how the "usual" standards are shown to be.