SEVEN AT THE GOLDEN SHOVEL.
We real cool. We
left school. We
lurk late. We
strike straight. We
sing sin. We
thin gin. We
Jazz June. We
die soon.
- Gwendolyn Brooks, 1960
A pensive Ms. Brooks. |
Here's an illuminative and divertingly quick audio clip of Brooks talking about the poem and how it arose for her: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15433
For many interesting and illuminating articles about banned poets and poetry, jump over to Banned and Dangerous Art.
This week, why not post a controversial or edgy poem, just to stir things up a bit during Banned Books Week? Then link back here so we can share our subversions.
MFB,
L
1 comment:
Gwendolyn Brooks was an awesome writer! I wonder if you have the entire collection of her poems!
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