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Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:12pm On Jan 03, 2015
[b]Today we are going to discuss the poem posted by Laykorn for all to read and digest, and we are going to discuss what we have learnt.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings[b/] [b][b]
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by sosiqdude(m): 9:16pm On Jan 03, 2015
»Rushed inside the classroom.. And get seated«

Whispers to my class mate ear"Bhenehdikt" i'm I late¤
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:16pm On Jan 03, 2015
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the
sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn
bright lawn
and he names the sky his own

But a caged bird stands on the grave of
dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
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Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:17pm On Jan 03, 2015
sosiqdude:
»Rushed inside the classroom.. And get seated«

Whispers to my class mate ear"Bhenehdikt" i'm I late¤
Almost
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:18pm On Jan 03, 2015
OMA4U:
Today we are going to discuss the poem posted by Laykorn for all to read and digest, and we are going to discuss what we have learnt.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings[b/]
Oma, please modify the / to come before the 'b'
[b]Ayamlaykorn
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:20pm On Jan 03, 2015
To analyse this poem we are going to focus on basically: The literal meaning and theme; The tone and mood; The structure; Language and imagery.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:21pm On Jan 03, 2015
following sire
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by sosiqdude(m): 9:23pm On Jan 03, 2015
OMA4U:
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the
sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn
bright lawn
and he names the sky his own

But a caged bird stands on the grave of
dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
Nice one..

Interesting
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by McSterling(m): 9:28pm On Jan 03, 2015
Following
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:30pm On Jan 03, 2015

TITLE: A CAGED BIRD can be interpreted as the black race being held back
from freedom by their skin color.

METAPHORS:

"caged bird"~ the black race retaining the disadvantaging skin color, lack of freedom

"free bird"~ the white race retaining freedom, aversion toward blacks

"wind"~ white tradition in history, white race superior to black

"breeze"~ hope, opportunity

"fat worms"~ opportunity

"wings are clipped
and his feet are tied"~ what has gone down through tradition, disadvantages
of blacks seldom due to their skin color
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 9:31pm On Jan 03, 2015
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Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:34pm On Jan 03, 2015
nice!
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 9:36pm On Jan 03, 2015
hey bhenehdikt, youngcrysta,sosiqdude...



#where is Ghostlady.. #
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:38pm On Jan 03, 2015
herald9:
hey bhenehdikt, youngcrysta,sosiqdude...



#where is Ghostlady.. #
I've not seen her bro..even harrysterol
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 9:38pm On Jan 03, 2015
[b] "The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom."

The stanza explicitly displays the true meaning of the poem and definite actions of a "caged bird." Blackness of skin acts as a barrier for the black race; it prevents freedom for a person. The freedom, and feelings of
a white person's existence are unknown to one who is black. Here, Maya's belief for freedom and equality is beginning to spread among the black race. She "sings" for freedom.
Throughout history, barriers have been put up between races. [b/]
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:41pm On Jan 03, 2015
herald9:
hey bhenehdikt, youngcrysta,sosiqdude...



#where is Ghostlady.. #
sad you caught me..i came late to class...it hasnt been easy typing on this fone...am in class though grin
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:42pm On Jan 03, 2015
Ghostlady:
sad you caught me..i came late to class...it hasnt been easy typing on this fone...am in class though grin
Wlcm..class dun start
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 9:44pm On Jan 03, 2015
Ghostlady:
sad you caught me..i came late to class...it hasnt been easy typing on this fone...am in class though grin
Lolz... were you using Java before... nothing is as sweet as typing on a virtual keypad... just keep tryinggrin
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 9:46pm On Jan 03, 2015
Bhenehdikt:
I've not seen her bro..even harrysterol
Lolz.. I was hailing you woh
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:59pm On Jan 03, 2015
herald9:
Lolz.. I was hailing you woh
Lolz..sm dayz ar like dat..i wz deep into the lectures.
hw ar u doin?
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by OMA4U(m): 10:01pm On Jan 03, 2015
We're so sorry that this class will come to an abrupt end. It's not easy typing with screen abeg.

We have already prepared a brilliant note and analysis for today's class. We're going to be typing with pc, then copy and paste henceforth.

We're going to compensate for today's shortcomings in our next class. Thanks for understanding. God bless you.

OMA and Krystalxxx.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 10:04pm On Jan 03, 2015
OMA4U:
We're sorry this class will come to an abrupt end. It's not easy typing with screen abeg.

We have already prepared a brilliant note and analysis for today's class. We're going to be typing with pc, then copy and paste henceforth.

We're going to compensate for today's shortcomings in our next class. Thanks for understanding. God bless you.

OMA and Krystalxxx.
Ok Oma and krystal..we'll be waitin for the class.
but tanx for dz little exposure on the poem
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by sosiqdude(m): 10:16pm On Jan 03, 2015
OMA4U:
[b] "The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom."

The stanza explicitly displays the true meaning of the poem and definite actions of a "caged bird." Blackness of skin acts as a barrier for the black race; it prevents freedom for a person. The freedom, and feelings of
a white person's existence are unknown to one who is black. Here, Maya's belief for freedom and equality is beginning to spread among the black race. She "sings" for freedom.
Throughout history, barriers have been put up between races. [b/]
Nice teaching..

I'm learning fast
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by sosiqdude(m): 10:17pm On Jan 03, 2015
Ghostlady:
sad you caught me..i came late to class...it hasnt been easy typing on this fone...am in class though grin
Cool
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 10:23pm On Jan 03, 2015
herald9:
Lolz... were you using Java before... nothing is as sweet as typing on a virtual keypad... just keep tryinggrin
my network is so poor....i would copy my notes tomorrow..m not really good at typing on android
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 8:57pm On Jan 04, 2015
Hello Cisse. How are you Hun?
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 8:58pm On Jan 04, 2015
Where is everyone Everest? We need to ring the bell or something.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:00pm On Jan 04, 2015
Am the first one in class today grin
Herald9 is busy listening to music embarassed
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by sosiqdude(m): 9:01pm On Jan 04, 2015
texanomaly:
Where is everyone Everest? We need to ring the bell or something.
Hun...I'm the first to be in class
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by EverestdeBliu(m): 9:01pm On Jan 04, 2015
Hi peeps!
HappyNewYear!
HappySabbathDay
Hope you'll be ready for tonight's class...9pm

Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:03pm On Jan 04, 2015
sosiqdude:
Hun...I'm the first to be in class
It's that cutie sosiqdude. Welcome. smiley
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 9:03pm On Jan 04, 2015
*Vhuuuummmm!*..greetings teachers,hw wz our day?
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