About book Poetry Speaks Who I Am With CD: Poems Of Discovery, Inspiration, Independence, And Everything Else (A Poetry Speaks Experience) (2010)
Poetry Speaks is an anthology that begins by informing readers that, "this is not a poetry anthology for adults, for children, for classroom study, or for required memorization and recitation. It's just made for you." This collection comprises over 100 poems written by award-winning authors such as: Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Nikki Grimes, Robert Frost, etc. The purpose of the anthology is to share with readers poems that discuss topics important to young adults--first love, friendships, new clothes, self-discovery. Additionally, this anthology is accompanied by a CD. There are 44 poems read by 35 different authors, some of the poems are even read by the authors! As a reader who loves to listen to audio books, this CD really brought the emotions conveyed through the words in the book to life. Some poems are read with passion, others with anger, and yet others with great sadness. This book would make for an excellent independent reading book for a middle school or high school student. Additionally, some of these poems would make for wonderful discussion starters for middle school or high school students who can identify with the author's emotions. Some great poetry in here - new and old. My fav's "Still I Rise" Maya Angelou and Vampire's Serenade by Dana Gioia."I am the hunger that you have denied.The ache of desire piercing your side.I am the sin you have never confessed,The forbidden hand caressing your breast.You've heard me inside you speak in your dreams,Sigh in the ocean, whisper in streams.I am the future you crave and you fear.You know what I bring. Now I am here"
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I loved it!♥ My favorite poet was "Hope Is The Thing With Feathers" By Emily Dickinson!♥
—KV2126
This book is a gem. I think for any Middle School library, it is a must.
—isabelle
