Grace Chen

Grace selected two poems, and two of very different natures. 

The first, "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is quite long. It's linked here. Written in 1860, the poem is a tribute to the patriot Paul Revere and his actions in 1775, warning the citizens of the colonies of the impending attacks of the British forces. Grace likes this poem for the sense of urgency and adventure created by Longfellow's choice of words. 

The second poem is called "Blum" by poet Dorothy Aldis. 

Blum
by Dorothy Aldis 

Dog means dog,
And cat means cat;
And there are lots
Of words like that. 

A cart's a cart
To pull or shove,
A plate's a plate
to eat off of.  

But there are other
Words I say
When I am left
Alone to play. 

Blum is one.
Blum is a word
That very few
Have ever heard. 

I like to say it,
"Blum, Blum, Blum"-
I do it loud
Or in a hum.  

All by myself
It's nice to sing:
It does not mean
A single thing. 

This is a highly relatable poem for Grace, as she also likes to say "Blum." 

As for Bible verses, Grace chose one from 2 Corinthians. 

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because my power is made perfect in weakness."
2 Corinthians 12:9

Grace says "This verse is special to me because it helps me to understand my name better. As I grow to know God more, I see my weaknesses and sins more. I am thankful for a God who can use my weaknesses for His glory, to display His power and His faithfulness. I am learning to rely on His grace with joy."