We’ve all faced tough, seemingly “impossible” obstacles before. We’ve all been put down by others, with them telling us, “You’re not good enough. You can’t do it.”. We’ve all come close to and possibly have wound up giving up before. But we are still able to move on. Why? Because we have people who support and encourage us, people and things to live for, and always another goal that needs to be accomplished-- things that fuel our determination and strengthen our resolve. The two poems, “Speech to
Gwendolyn Brooks Not all poets have had an easy life; however, poetry has influenced many in the world today. Gwendolyn Brooks was so inspired by poetry that as a teacher she encouraged her students to become writers by exposing them to different types of literature (“Gwendolyn Brooks.” Famous). Brooks herself wrote over 20 books of poetry (“Gwendolyn Brooks.” Poets). Gwendolyn Brooks took the challenges she faced in life and turned it into her inspiration, making her a role model to people who
African American poet to win the Pulitzer Prize, Gwendolyn Brooks is an inspirational artist who has set the path for other black artists. She focused on the lives of regular black citizens and the struggles they endure on a regular basis, educating those of the culture of black Americans. Gwendolyn Brooks’ poems were influential in depicting the issues of the era in the African American community. Born on June 7, 1917 in Topeka, Kansas, Brooks moved at an early age to Chicago Illinois. Here,
Gwendolyn Brooks was an African American poet born on, “June 17th, 1917 in Topeka, Kansas” (“Gwendolyn Brooks”). Gwendolyn Brooks grew up in Chicago, Illinois with her mother and her brother. In her writing career she often sought inspiration and constructive criticism from Langston Hughes and James Weldon Johnson. Johnson stated that, “she was indeed talented, but needed to acquaint with more modern poets” (“Gwendolyn Brooks Biography”). Brooks was the first, “black author to win the Pulitzer