Martin Luther King Jr.
by Gwendolyn Brooks
A man went forth with
gifts.
He was a prose poem.
He was a tragic grace.
He was a warm music.
He tried to heal the vivid volcanoes.
His ashes are
reading
the world.
His Dream still wishes to anoint
the barricades of faith and of control.
His word still burns the
center of the sun,
above
the thousands and the
hundred
thousands.
The word was Justice. It was spoken.
So it shall be spoken.
So it shall be done.
Vocabulary Glossary
Prose –
ordinary speech or writing
Tragic –
extremely sad
Grace –
spirit, blessing
Vivid –
bright, sharp to the senses
Anoint –
make pure or holy
Barricades –
protective barriers
Justice –
fairness for all people
317 Blog Questions:
What do you think is the author’s
purpose for writing this poem?
How did the poem make you
feel? Use the vocabulary
glossary to help you.
What metaphor stood out to
you and why?
I think the author's purpose to writing this poem is that Mr.king was the beginning of our journey to freedom.That he was there to inspire us to make the right choices.To help us get ideas on where to start on our way to freedom.This poem made me feel very,very sad because all that stuff Mr.king said,and did,to STOP racism, to this very day,It continues.Racism continues.But at the same time,I feel happy,Because MLK was not the only one who made a change,MLK was not the only one to stop SOME of the racism,There were more people who wanted to make a difference, more people who wanted the racism to stop,More people who wanted the sexism to stop,more people who wanted the bigotry to stop.The meaning of this poem was for people to understand how MLK helped us and even though he was gone,he was still there,watching us to see if we made good choices.
ReplyDeleteI think the author’s purpose for writing this poem is to tell it’s reader that though MLK Jr. is dead, his dream can and will come true. I know this because in the text it says “The word was Justice. It was spoken. So it shall be spoken. So it shall be done.” Another piece of evidence I have that proves this Author’s purpose is that in the text it says “His word still burns in the center of the sun, above the thousands and hundred thousands.”
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me feel good and reminds me of the fact that MLK Jr. did not accomplish his dream, but we can accomplish it for him. It makes me feel that way because the text talks a lot about what he tried to heal and what he tried to strengthen. One example is when the poem says “He tried to heal the vivid volcanoes.”, another is “His dream still wishes to anoint the barricades of faith and control.”
The metaphor “His ashes are reading the world.” stood out to me because it is similar to saying “Though MLK Jr. is dead, he still watches over the earth.” and that can encourage people to finish making his dream become a reality.
I think the authors purpose of this poem is to honor all MLK has done for the world and also I think she was trying to make people realize all he has done. And also trying to inspire people to take his place and continue to fulfill MLKs dream.
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me feel sad because it reminded me that there is still racism, sexism, and agism in the world. But it also makes me proud of MLK because this poem reminded me of everything MLK has done for the world.
the metaphor that stood out to me most is when the author said "his word still burns the center of the sun, above the thousands and the hundred thousands " because it reminds me that all that MLK has done has affected hundreds of thousands of peoples life in a good way.
I think the author’s purpose for writing this poem is that she wanted to tell people MLK mattered and people should care about his words so the world can be a better place.When I read this poem I felt like there is justice in the world,and that we have a great world.One metaphor that stood out to me was the one that said “So it shall be spoken.” “ So it shall be done.”That stood out to me because those words sound like something MLK would say,and the things he says are very smart.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the author's purpose is to tell people he mattered
DeleteI think the author's purpose for writing this poem is that the world should know that he was the man who made us have equality and made black and whites together so the author's purpose is to be grateful for him.How the poem made me feel was that we have justice and I am grateful for him and the poem made me feel lucky .what metaphor stood out to me was"his ashes are reading the world".This stood out to me because it means he is here still watching the world and it kind of gave me the chills.
ReplyDeleteThat also stood out to me like, he's watching over us.
DeleteThis poem made me feel inspired to help someone else. Right now I just want to do something nice for someone. I think that the author's purpose to write this poem is to inspire other people to simply help out someone less fortunate than others. I think that Martin Luther King Jr. is thinking that we will help out someone. What stood out to me is when he said “Tried to heal the vivid volcanoes.” He really meant “Healing the people.”
ReplyDeleteI agree with your first part:This poem made me feel inspired to help someone else. I agree because it made me feel like I want to help someone, because MLK helped so many people.
DeleteI think the author purposes is that even though MLK is dead he still lives in our harts,to let us know to make the right decisions. The poem made me feel like he's a live making his dreams come true. One of
ReplyDeletethe lines that stood out to me is when the author said that he is here looking over us. That line stood out to me because he die but still watchas over us.
I think you meant hearts instead of harts and alive is spelled like that, not a live. (:
DeleteI think that the author's purpose is care for other people because you can't just care for your self you have to care for other people to you have to love other people.
ReplyDeletethis made me fell a little sad because sadly martin luther king jr. is dead and it reminds me of all he done and how great he is and he really did so much for everybody.
I think you meant feel instead of fell.
DeleteI think the author's purpose of the poem is that we cannot give up hope even in the darkest moments. The poem made me feel happy because Martin Luther King Jr brought justice for all. The metaphor that stood out for me is "His word still burns the center of the sun" which means Martin Luther King Jr. is still remembered for his speeches and good deeds.
ReplyDeleteI think the authors purpose on writing this poem is to tell us that martin luther king Jrs dream is to end all racism and sexism and we need to make that dream come true.
ReplyDeletewhen I read this poem I thought that MLK really wanted to make his dream come true and he worked very hard and he is amazing.
I think the purpose of the poem martin luther king j.r by Gwendolyn Brooks is that what martin luther king j.r said changed history and it was the right thing to do.The poem made me feel prose because it was pretty ordinary but a little surprising. There was a metaphor that stood up for me it was ''The word was justice. It was spoken'' I liked because justice means fairness for all people and thats what martin luther king j.r said and it came true.
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I like that phrase also, but I like it with the part after it.
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DeleteI think the authors purpose for writing this poem is so future generations will know the importance of what he did for us and that someday, everyday his dream will come true. That the world is always in need of change but people with good hearts and faith can make that change.
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me feel like we should make a change, that we should live without violence, with equity instead. We should make better choices and care for everybody. The homeless shouldn’t be homeless if people made better decisions and stand up for what’s right.
I think the metaphor that stands out to me is His word still burns the center of the sun
this stands out to me because it about how much of a role model he was and a leader and somebody to look up to. It also shows how important his words are, that they are as much light to us as the sun.
I think the authors purpose in this poem is to be fare and be equal because if we be equal everything will change then it was before back then and my second authors purpose is we should care about MLK.
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me feel sad and happy at the same time because back then it was way different white and black woman was treated different and it made me happy too because if MLK haven't changed the world it would not be like this.
What do you think is the author's purpose for writing this poem?
ReplyDeleteI think the author's purpose for writing this poem is that you should care about people no matter their skin color or gender. I think there is still justice and faith in the world but we need to remind ourselves how important this is.
How did the poem make you feel?
The poem made me feel that we need more justice. It was tragic back then that people didn't have equal rights.
What metaphor stood out to you and why?
The metaphor that stood out to me is "His ashes are reading the world". This stood out to me because it makes me feel like he is watching us and caring for us all.
Probably the purpose of the poem on the top is about when Martin Luther King changed the whole history. He changed segregation to equal. This poem made me ultra-embarrassed. the reason why I get embarrassed is because that everything are created equal and girls and boys together. I hate girls more than anything else in the world. I only love my family and my ancestors. I not used to this school right now. It would take ages to the last day of school, which is my birthday. My imaginary friend, Oswald the rabbit, is a imaginary friend. That metaphor stood out to me it was "His dream still wishes to anoint the barricades of faith and of control" I liked it because "anoint" means to make pure or holy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for saying that inappropriate stuff about girls
DeleteI think the author's purpose is to tell people that even though Martin Luther King is gone, the things he did are still here and even though he didn't finish, we can finish for him.
ReplyDeleteIt made me feel happy and protected because he still watches over us and I know with him watching over us we will be safe. And I felt sad because he wasn't here to finish what he started.
The metaphor that stood out to me is "his word still burns the the center of the sun, above the thousands and the hundred thousands." It stood out because his words are so hot that we will never forget it. I think that was really cool.
That poem meant like Martin is not gone but he’s gone at the same time u know what I’m saying. It’s meaning full to all people and for all senior citizens. Back then people would judge ��⚖️ people by the color of there skin and today people judge people by there ♥️ and his words still standing in the middle of the sun that’s means like people think that’s very very important exactly like the sun is ‼️
ReplyDeleteI think the author's purpose of this poem is to show the whole world how much MLK did to have equal rights for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe poem made me feel tragic because he had a life that was cut short.
A metaphor that stood out to me was "he was a warm music" because to me it means he brought joy and equality into the world.
The authors purpose is M.L.K doesn't want any violent stuff etc.The poem made me feel hopeful and joyful because M.L.K is a nice person who would never be violent. The metaphor that stood me up is his ashes are reading the world because its like he is watching over us.
ReplyDeleteThe authors purpose is M.L.K doesn't want any violent stuff etc.The poem made me feel hopeful and joyful because M.L.K is a nice person who would never be violent. The metaphor that stood me up is his ashes are reading the world because its like he is watching over us.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason the author wrote this poem was to show what good deeds MLK Jr did.
ReplyDeleteThe poem made me feel like MLK's good deeds are still standing out today. And I feel happy that we don't the kind of racism they did back then.
The metaphor that stood out to me was "His Dream still wishes to anoint the barricades of faith and control." The poem makes it sound like MLK made faith and control better.
The author's purpose for writing this poem is to tell you that MLk is no longer living but his words will always be alive and with us.The poem made me feel a sense of tragic because how he fought for justice and never gave up. He kept fighting for freedom and equality and defended the nation by putting his life on the line.I am very inspired for what he did for our nation he was one brave man! A metaphor that stood out to me was "His word still burn the center of the sun above the thousand and hundred thousands that was justice it was spoken. This metaphor meant that MLK words will never be forgotten and his legacy will forever live on. One thing I agreed with was he believed in justice for all!!The nation was anointed by Dr.King presence and his vivid imagination for the world. Al he wanted was for all to be treated fairly. I thought this poem was great!
ReplyDeleteHe wrote the poem to honor Martin Luther King JR for what he has done to the world. The poem makes me feel that Martin Luther King JR is still alive because how he describe Martin Luther King JR and his dream. The metaphor that stood out the most to me is when the author said “his ashes are reading the world”. That line stood out because that means he is still watching over us even when he is dead.
ReplyDeleteI think the purpose for writing this poem was to let people kno that Dr king stand for. The author was describing that his dream came true.
ReplyDeleteI felt happy and so proud to what he stand for ,but most of all what he did for not only black people but for whites also. When he said "HIs words still burns the center od the sun,above the thousands and hundreds " was the authour saying that his legacy and his words will forever live on hundred ans thousands years from now.
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