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036_ Poetry Break with Gwendolyn Brooks
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In this episode Becky and Bryce share a piece of poetry by author and poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Gwendolyn is a well known 20th century writer. She is one of the most influential and widely read American poets. She has written more than 20 books and was the first Black poet to receive the Pulitzer. For more information on Gwendolyn and the poem in this episode visit :
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43310/a-song-in-the-front-yard
This episode focuses on her piece titled "Song In The Front Yard."
We explore themes of good vs bad, us vs. them, safe vs. free in this episode. As always, we invite you to pause and see what this poem evokes in you.
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