Comments on: Black History Month: A Time to Honor Writers with Soul http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/ Turning writing into a work of art. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:09:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: kennedy s. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-80 kennedy s. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:09:03 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-80 "still i rise" was very inspirational, because she said the words with such meaning. I liked how at the end she repeated her words to state the power of them. Also how she whispered her words to explain how important her words were. The poem was very touching. “still i rise” was very inspirational, because she said the words with such meaning. I liked how at the end she repeated her words to state the power of them. Also how she whispered her words to explain how important her words were. The poem was very touching.

]]> By: Seve C http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Seve C Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:35:52 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-72 For number 1 in A I'm going to tell you why "Dreams" stands out. I think it stands out because the author is sending a message, and he's saying if dreams die everything is dull and grey like there is no color in your life. But if you hold onto dreams you never know if there's still hope but always try and go the extra mile don't let your dreams go. But the other poem, "Still I Rise" was about if you experience the worst like awful words said to you or people lying and spreading roomers about you you should always bounce back up don't let it hurt you. For number 1 in A I’m going to tell you why “Dreams” stands out. I think it stands out because the author is sending a message, and he’s saying if dreams die everything is dull and grey like there is no color in your life. But if you hold onto dreams you never know if there’s still hope but always try and go the extra mile don’t let your dreams go. But the other poem, “Still I Rise” was about if you experience the worst like awful words said to you or people lying and spreading roomers about you you should always bounce back up don’t let it hurt you.

]]> By: Lexie H. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Lexie H. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:37:56 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-71 (Contuined) Yes, I do. I thought that these two wonderful poets used amazing, rich adjectives in their unqiue poems. I really thought that next time I am writing anything I will make sure to keep all of my adjectives descriptive. What makes these poems stand out? I don't think I have ever heard any kind of writing like this. When I was scrolling through I stopped and started reading and I relaized that we should pay attention to writing all around us, as it was just written today. Their fluid word choice made me think of a descriptive picture in my mind. Share your thoughts about this poem. I really enjoyed reading this poems by two such vivid writers. I don't think they could of performed any better. They did a fantastic job! It made me inspired to go out and write poetry and I hope it did to others too. (Contuined)

Yes, I do. I thought that these two wonderful poets used amazing, rich adjectives in their unqiue poems. I really thought that next time I am writing anything I will make sure to keep all of my adjectives descriptive.

What makes these poems stand out?

I don’t think I have ever heard any kind of writing like this. When I was scrolling through I stopped and started reading and I relaized that we should pay attention to writing all around us, as it was just written today. Their fluid word choice made me think of a descriptive picture in my mind.

Share your thoughts about this poem.

I really enjoyed reading this poems by two such vivid writers. I don’t think they could of performed any better. They did a fantastic job! It made me inspired to go out and write poetry and I hope it did to others too.

]]> By: Lexie H. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Lexie H. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:25:38 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-70 Once I read these amazing poems written by Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou I felt inspired so I decided to answer some of the questions. Now that we’ve studied word choice, do you notice anything about the words these authors have chosen to use? Once I read these amazing poems written by Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou I felt inspired so I decided to answer some of the questions.

Now that we’ve studied word choice, do you notice anything about the words these authors have chosen to use?

]]> By: Justin M. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Justin M. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:03:52 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-58 These poems are just the building blocks of our country. Our country is about giving oppurtunities and chances. As stated in Langston Hughes' poem, if your dreams die, you'll still have hope. That's the beauty of God and our country. No human is perfect, because in a perfect world, our flaws would show very much. In Maya Angelou's poem, some people have enslaved African Americans, but even though her ancestors are rooted in pain, still she rises. These poems have inspired me and shown me that this country holds more than meets the eye. I am proud that I live in this country and color is not a problem. These poems are just the building blocks of our country. Our country is about giving oppurtunities and chances. As stated in Langston Hughes’ poem, if your dreams die, you’ll still have hope. That’s the beauty of God and our country. No human is perfect, because in a perfect world, our flaws would show very much. In Maya Angelou’s poem, some people have enslaved African Americans, but even though her ancestors are rooted in pain, still she rises. These poems have inspired me and shown me that this country holds more than meets the eye. I am proud that I live in this country and color is not a problem.

]]> By: Haley Jezierski http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Haley Jezierski Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:54:47 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-57 The video "Still I Rise" touched me in many ways. I loved how in the end he wispered the last "I Rise." It really stould out to me because even though he reapeted I Rise, it was powerful everytime. The video “Still I Rise” touched me in many ways. I loved how in the end he wispered the last “I Rise.” It really stould out to me because even though he reapeted I Rise, it was powerful everytime.

]]> By: Ashley Jo Z. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Ashley Jo Z. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:05:44 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-56 mine is kind of short... Color should not matter In a world that is diverse. The situation for dark-skinned seemed not able to be worse. Until one day a woman stood up for her rights although considered better, the differnet race still has to fight. Dark and pale need not be enemies. For the world would be at peace, if racist could only see what they put the colored through. I'm sure if they could, their apologies would be true. A heavy heart, an angry mind, discrimination truly hurts more than one would find. mine is kind of short…

Color should not matter
In a world that is diverse.
The situation for dark-skinned
seemed not able to be worse.

Until one day a woman
stood up for her rights
although considered better,
the differnet race still has to fight.

Dark and pale
need not be enemies.
For the world would be at peace,
if racist could only see
what they put the colored through.
I’m sure if they could,
their apologies would be true.

A heavy heart,
an angry mind,
discrimination truly hurts
more than one would find.

]]> By: griffin w. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-55 griffin w. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:20:57 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-55 I am responding to the question what did you think about the poems Maya Angelou's poem was very moving. The way she wrote the poem was amazing. I liked how she repeated the words "still I rise". I also liked her word choice. The words "you may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness but still I rise" were very touching and they made me think about how much discrimination the black slaves faced and despite it they continued to persevere and overcome the hardships they faced. We can all learn from their determination to overcome the challenges they faced. Langston Hughes poem was a very short but very true. His poem shows that dreams are important. They motivate us and they give us something to look foreward to when things look bleak. I also liked all of the similes he used in his writing. "For when dreams die life becomes a broken-winged bird" I think that is a great simile because it paints a very good image in your mind. If you don't have a dream, you become complacent with life and never drive yourself to do more. I am responding to the question what did you think about the poems

Maya Angelou’s poem was very moving. The way she wrote the poem was amazing. I liked how she repeated the words “still I rise”. I also liked her word choice. The words “you may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness but still I rise” were very touching and they made me think about how much discrimination the black slaves faced and despite it they continued to persevere and overcome the hardships they faced. We can all learn from their determination to overcome the challenges they faced.

Langston Hughes poem was a very short but very true. His poem shows that dreams are important. They motivate us and they give us something to look foreward to when things look bleak. I also liked all of the similes he used in his writing. “For when dreams die life becomes a broken-winged bird” I think that is a great simile because it paints a very good image in your mind. If you don’t have a dream, you become complacent with life and never drive yourself to do more.

]]> By: Delanie Spector http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Delanie Spector Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:17:55 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-54 During this month of black history We celebrate some people They stood up for their rights But now some of them stand under the steaple This means a lot to me They lost their lives for us Would you give up your life Just to stop a fuss I just want to say thank you cause now we live in the land of the free because of the brave Again thank you Now we can all live in saftey both you and me During this month of black history
We celebrate some people
They stood up for their rights
But now some of them stand under the steaple

This means a lot to me
They lost their lives for us
Would you give up your life
Just to stop a fuss

I just want to say thank you
cause now we live in the land of the free because of the brave
Again thank you
Now we can all live in saftey both you and me

]]> By: Rachel H. http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Rachel H. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:57:21 +0000 http://artofwriting.edublogs.org/2008/02/20/black-history-month-a-time-to-honor-writers-with-soul/#comment-53 Amazing grace. How sweet the sound when wounded bodies have hit the ground. The darker skin has been neglected. No brown skinned equal can feel protected. The hateful racists do not know peace. In victims' lives they've made a crease. Until one pure man stopped discrimination. Famous words escaped his mouth and spread across the nation. Another woman who is honored is one who stood her ground. Opposite blacks said spiteful things. On her heart their words would pound. All these things can make you think. What is strong? And what is weak? Strong is when you hold together. Weak is when you pull away. I hope I've done this month some justice. Right here. And now. Today. Amazing grace.
How sweet the sound
when wounded bodies
have hit the ground.

The darker skin
has been neglected.
No brown skinned equal
can feel protected.

The hateful racists
do not know peace.
In victims’ lives
they’ve made a crease.

Until one pure man
stopped discrimination.
Famous words escaped his mouth
and spread across the nation.

Another woman who is honored
is one who stood her ground.
Opposite blacks said spiteful things.
On her heart their words would pound.

All these things
can make you think.
What is strong?
And what is weak?

Strong is when you hold together.
Weak is when you pull away.
I hope I’ve done this month some justice.
Right here. And now. Today.

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