There never was a nicer boy
Than Mrs. Jackson's Jim.
The sun should drop its greatest gold
On him.
Because, when Mother-dear was sick,
He brought her cocoa in,
And brought her broth, and brought her bread.
And brought her medicine.
And, tipping, tidied up her room.
And would not let her see
He missed the game of Baseball
Terribly.
dick
I don't think there is any important symbolism in this poem - it is a straightforward contemplation of what it means to a woman to have an abortion. Gwendolyn Brooks sums up the idea of the poem in her line: 'abortions will not let you forget'. You could call it symbolism when she speaks of the memory of her aborted children as being 'dim' (they are dim because she only half-remembers them) - but I would say that this description is as literally true as language ever is. A poem doesn't need to have symbols - many of the best ones don't.
In her poem "An Evening," Gwendolyn Brooks reflects on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life. She contemplates the inevitability of death and the importance of living in the present moment. Brooks uses vivid imagery and poignant language to convey the themes of mortality and the beauty found in everyday moments.
"The Bean-Eaters" by Gwendolyn Brooks is about an elderly couple and the lifestyle they live. It is written in the contemporary or modern style, meaning that it lacks literary devices and uses plain simple speech to deliver its message. The poem does not actually describe the couple's lifestyle but explains it through the plain food, dinnerware, the couples tired reminisces, and even the language used by Brooks.
The poem seems like it is about someone trying to find a safe place in the hectic world. Seeing as to how her poems are about black oppression before, i'd guess its about a African American trying to escape the torture whites had put them through.
Gwendolyn Brooks
Eventide was her first peom.
dick
1982.
In the poem "The Bean Eaters" by Gwendolyn Brooks, the couple is depicted as living a simple and frugal life. They do not have extravagant material possessions or luxuries. The poem highlights their modest lifestyle and the intimacy of their relationship.
The phrase "We real cool" is an example of alliteration in the poem.
Gwendolyn Brooks is a/an Poet
Gwendolyn Brooks was born on June 7, 1917
Yes, Gwendolyn Brooks has 2 kids.
Gwendolyn Brooks has 2 children
Gwendolyn Brooks has 2 children
Until this year, I had not read Gwendolyn Brooks beyond a few anthologized poems, most notably and ubiquitously, “We Real Cool.” This particular poem has such a breezy voice, I mistook this for the tone of Brooks’ poems in general; rather, the poem is indicative of her work in a different way: she is a master of creating tone that reflects each poem’s characters.