Sunglasses!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

We have stepped into some poetry that represents our identities! Along with many songs by artists like India Arie, Akon and Gym Class Heroes, we've analyzed and interpreted numerous writings to learn about the different messages and morals there are about being yourself!

One of our favorite poems was "Sunglasses" written by Angela Shelf Medearis.

Sunglasses

I wear these dark glasses

Because they're really cool

(and because I don't want you to see

the fear

In my eyes)

I walk like I do

Because

I'm trying to keep

From Running.
I try to stay alive with a rap
Style that drives 'em wild
With what I say each and every day

Because

No one seems to

Understand me

When I'm talking anyway

Students took paper cut outs of sunglasses and had the option of designing them two different ways:

1. Design the glasses by collaging your fears

2. One side could be how other people see you on the outside while the other side of the glasses could be how you see yourself.

 

We then decided to accompany these glasses with a haiku having to do with our own identities. Here are some examples of awesome student haikus:

Divorced parents

Stay away from open doors

My drunken father

Always in the dark

wish someone can hear me out

Always left alone

To be brave and strong
You must find a weakness to
Win and overcome

Hate being called names
All the things that people say
I just want to hide



"Pretty" she said, yeah....
Was she lying, I don't know
Can I believe her

Change I am afriad
I don't want to be afraid
I have to be brave

Shining over me
It's brighter everyday
Staying positive

My fear, my hatred
It tastes like bitter poison
Clinging to my skin

Hope you enjoyed! Until next time! - - - - M.