Poetry

I have been to many poetry events before, even slam poetry, but none have been quite like the one we went to last Wednesday in the Prairie Room.  I am always initially interested in the difference between the host's upbeat, joking mannerisms and the serious, deep musings of the poet.  I am always excited to hear student's work.  I was really impressed with their work, especially the two students who had written their pieces that very morning.

I always think works about self are inspiring.  I think exploration of who a person is crucial to their development and their growth.  Whenever asked tough questions, my grandmother always says "Once you know, you grow."  Though simple, I think it is an important motto to keep in the back of your mind.

I think bell hooks would have really like the TESOL girls work because it was about how racism still exists today.  Though it is terribly sad, I am not surprised.  We must recognize that racism is very real and be as active as we can to purge it from ourselves and those around us to make our world a place where people are free to be themselves.