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Steven Cooney (2/6/2012 6:12:00 PM)
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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.
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Jason Williams (6/4/2010 1:06:00 PM)
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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.
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Reesie Harden (12/23/2009 10:39:00 PM)
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I agree with J.B. Jazz represents music and June represents the establishment. In other words, they would rather listen to music than listen to the establishment. I had to break down each line of this poem in essay form when I was in high school. If you like this one, you should check out Black Voices.
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Reesie Harden (12/23/2009 10:34:00 PM)
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I agree with you J B, it doesn't mean sleeping around. Jazz represents music and June represents the establishment. In other words they would rather listen to music than listen to the establishment.
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Shantai Ballard (9/1/2009 12:38:00 AM)
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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.
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Lili D (8/21/2009 11:12:00 AM)
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Hey, I never thought much of this poem either...UNTIL I heard Gwendolyn reading it out loud. You have to listen to the audio and the way she streeetches out and savors each syllable and creates this crazy beat. It's a fantastic poem.
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J B.. (5/3/2009 11:27:00 PM)
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Danyelle's comment about the 'Jazzy June' meaning to sleep around is completely wrong.
Here's a link to audio of Brook's herself dismissing that statement: http: //www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15433
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nothing over (4/27/2009 11:20:00 PM)
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Great poem, check out my poems too
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Yves Valentin (2/22/2009 5:08:00 PM)
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This tells about what kids do stupid in life acting cool is something kids want in they're young age dieing young isn't this tells about kids that grow up too and became adults and live on the streets today Gwendolyn Brooks Poem is very inspiring for these few line meaning 'Reality'
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The The (2/9/2009 12:41:00 PM)
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Mmmmmm. Yea. I'm gonna have to say no. This is probably the shittiest poem I've read in my life.
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