<p>Do you think it's okay if I include a poem about myself in the additional information area of the Common App?</p>
<p>It would have to be a really good poem. Show it to a lot of people to make sure it’s not embarrasing.</p>
<p>It is written like “An Inventory of Being” poem</p>
<p>For example: [url=<a href=“http://podbaydoor.com/?p=661]An”>http://podbaydoor.com/?p=661]An</a> Inventory of Being<a href=“this%20isn’t%20my%20poem,%20but%20I’m%20just%20showing%20you%20the%20style”>/url</a></p>
<p>What do you think of the style? My poem is (no offense!) better than hers. By a lot. It’s a lot more personal and it has more variety-a good combination of deeper meaning & light-hearted info (:</p>
<p>bumpitty bump bump</p>
<p>I can see how you could include a lot of information about yourself in this format. Make sure you cite Lea Wait as your inspiration. (Otherwise, using her idea would be considered plagerism.)</p>
<p>actually, Lea Wait wasn’t the original author. The first time I saw such a poem was by another person-a prof. poet, I think.</p>
<p>Should I do a formal citation or should I just say “inspired by ___”?</p>
<p>Also, do you think it’s okay that I include a mix of random facts about myself (e.g. I love sushi) with other lines that contain deeper meaning (e.g. I wear my heart on my sleeve)?</p>
<p>Try to search the idea back to its origins as best you can. I think “inspired by…” is okay. And yes, intersperse random and meaningful details. That’s what makes the form charming.</p>