Catching Fire

A poem about Suzanne Collins's series The Hunger Games. Catching Fire is the second book in the series. The poem is in Katniss' view.

Eyes of fear,

Mouth in shock

Because I never saw it coming.

To the arena I return again,

My darkest horror already starting.

To my left

I turn, to see my mother

Trying not to sob.

As I recall the memories

I always had during summers

At the Hob.

Eyes wet,

Arms tired,

Barging through the door,

While picturing the future

And all the madness that's in store.

Gale and Prim,

My two treasures,

Too soon to say goodbye.

For this year in the Quarter Quell,

No more will there be a tie.

I'm deep in thought

As I review the words

For my last farewell,

When I remember a secret for Haymitch

That I can't forget to tell.

To protect Peeta

In this terrifying Quell

Is my one and only goal,

For I want him to return

And live peacefully

In this district of coal.

Remaining strong is what I think of

While under the stars I pray.

Fighting Snow with fire is

The only solution

For I am the Mockingjay

Author's Note

The syllables are off, but I wrote this a long time ago for a Book Report. I got an A+ on it.

Reviews

[Jamieya B-Johnson]

This paints a picture. Your words give life to the reader, well done.