We Real Cool Poem by Gwendolyn Brooks

I love this poem, it is short and sweet and so true. Personally the line 'We Die Soon' does not neseccarily mean that bad choices will lead them to an early death, I think it means that life is short, which is why they do all of the things mentioned in the poem. Just a thought =3

A truely amazing poem. I'd wager that those who dislike this poem have never lurked late, never sung sin, don't understand the meaning.

I WAS REALLY HURT TO READ THAT STAMENT THAT THIS POEM WAS THE WORST POEM THEY EVER HERD. I DO NOT THINK THEY COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND IT. I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE POEM IN HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE WHEN I READ IT I KNEW IT. I WAS GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING AND I WATCHED SO MANY OF THE PEOPLE I KNEW LIVE THAT LIFE STYLE. THAT POEM WOKE ME UP AND MADE ME THINK TWICE ABOUT HOW I WAS LIVING BECAUSE I WAS LIVING ON A PATH THAT WAS GOING STRAIGHT TO MY DEATH. SHE SAVED MY LIFE.

I had the pleasure of hearing her talk as a guest for my sister's college grad cermony. She was such an amazingly powerful speaking; it was an experience I won't ever forget. And in saying that, this poem especially is one that absolutely came to life when she read it. If you can find an audio of her reading it, it's worth a listen.

Mmmmmm. Yea. I'm gonna have to say no. This is probably the shittiest poem I've read in my life.

Worst poem ever

no

Everything is in time and the death will come also in time

Nice poem indeed.

A brilliant poem with deep meaning is highly appreciated. Full stars. It is nice to be found in the modern poem of the poem day. the dayIt is nice to found in the