Poetry Book
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In Poetry Book by Cassandra Pressley, you’ll find these poems. Look for them! The Birth of a Child Womb of love, womb of shelter life’s beginning, once fetus, movements of life nine months later, pain, life emerges, my child, what beauty. April 1, 1998 When it looks like-- When it looks like Greek (But it’s really Biology, English, Chemistry and Economics) don’t retreat, just take a breathe and learn Greek. To My Son Let the sandman win, my child. Let him put sand dust in your eyes Welcome rest my son, it will give you strength for another day. Someday you’ll grow to be a man. I vow to teach You to say, "I can." Let the sandman win, my child. Let him put sand dust in your eyes. Manhood will come. Then you’ll work until the day is done. Then, you’ll rest and get up and work some more. 10/26/01
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"Youth," "Parent Involvement," "Teachers," "Patriarchs and Matriarchs," "Faith," "Patriotism," "Ethnicity," "Relationships," "Self-Esteem," "Insight," "Friendship," "Love," "Hate," "Community," "Socialization," and "Just for the Fun of Writing" are the sections that comprise Poetry Book. The purpose of Poetry Book is to inspire, inform, and encourage its readers. This work of art also expresses ideas like respect. The poem titled, "When it looks like . . . " expresses the idea that a goal involves hard work. People from all works of life, especially parents and teachers can gleam from this poetic work. For example, the poem titled, "An Appreciation for Teachers," is dedicated to teachers and it has been used for numerous occasions. Contained in Poetry Book is a poem titled "Plea," which reminds us to "just leave other folk’s stuff alone." In the section titled "Patriarchs and Matriarchs" and "Ethnicity," it talks about respecting elders and having pride in being an African American. After reading the poem about a meeting with the Freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman, ask yourself this question: How would this meeting affect your life? You’ll find an assortment of poems in Poetry Book. When you have read this book, you’ll be poetized.
About the Author
As a child, Cassandra remembers using the light of the moon to write a poem and or short story. When she was a student at Camden High School