This is one of my collections.
Standing tall and brave
Heavy rocks push down your cheeks
Long arms stretch side to side to keep a balance
How long will this last
Your destiny was chosen for you
And there are no negotiations
Your bare feet on hard surface must stand strong and firm
This load is too heavy to carry, can you ask for help
The day is still young
There is no time for a smile or makeup
Not even time to pose for this picture
This toiling must go on and on forever
Are you sad or angry or just content?
Is this the picture of hard work?
You must be a hero to the children in your neighborhood
Welcome to the blog for Prof. John Talbird's English 102 class. The purpose of this site is two-fold: 1) to continue the conversations we start in class (and to start conversations BEFORE we get to class) and 2) to practice our writing/reading on a weekly basis in an informal forum. You are required to write AT LEAST two paragraphs a week (in one or more postings).
I really like this poem. The title stuck out and grabbed my attention and as I read I find myself deeper into what the message may be behind this poem. The third stanza beings out a lot of questions in my mind - it makes me think a number of different things. Is this piece about something particularity ?
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