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Danyelle H
(2/3/2008 9:25:00 PM) |
I believe that this poem is about young men that are tring to identify themselves while making wrong choices. They droped out of school, and hung out late. They found themselves in trouble, drinking alcohol and endulged in several other sins. Eventally after being recognized as The cool one's they Jazz June, which means to sleep around. This life style is what lead to them dying young.
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Erica Paliuca
(11/11/2007 11:40:00 PM) |
This poem is describing the age old saying 'too cool for school'. It is talking about kids (most likely popular kids) who think they are so cool that they left school. The line 'we lurk late' is describing how they stay out late and probably get into trouble. They also mention gin which implies that they drink and like Jazz music as well. The last line of the poem says that they die soon. This is due to their poor judgment and lack of discipline.
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Sha'ree Greenwood
(5/15/2007 5:06:00 PM) |
I believe that this poem captures our people in the state of mind that we were in then, and we are definitely still there. I know it is going to be a struggle to reach everyone and pull them out of that mind frame but if I can help one I believe that will help many! ! ! !
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Briana Grant
(3/27/2007 7:00:00 PM) |
I like that she was being thoughtful by asking the boys aren't you guys supposed to be at school. Then thought about writing a poem called we real cool.
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Brian Dorn
(7/20/2006 4:33:00 PM) |
Interesting structure, ... kind of a jazzy feel and way about it.
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Aeraliece Corby
(1/26/2006 4:25:00 AM) |
I remember reading this poem when i was twelve. I didn't understand it then, but i still loved it. Now that im a little older i understand the point that Gwendolyn Brooks was portraying in this piece, i love it more.
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Adrian Deese
(5/20/2005 10:30:00 PM) |
Truly, American poetry at its finest!
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Jane Vivian
(12/5/2004 4:27:00 PM) |
This one gets you straight between the eyes..............love it!
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Jimi Doyle
(5/31/2004 3:48:00 PM) |
gulp...masterpiece...
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