In this assignment, we were asked to type a poem. For my poem, I am going to type my blackout poem and put it on Youth Voices. I enjoyed this assignment because it really put my creativity to use. When I read this poem, it makes me think about the emotions of Martin while he was in prison. When other people read this poem, I hope they get his message and they will help try to change laws for equality. We should all have integrity, always.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, Berkeley, California
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Dear Mikayla:
I am excited about your publication, because I would like very much to see, or read this poem. I like that you have a poem that motivates you, that inspires you.
I think this is exciting because there are many people like you who are inspired by a poem.
Thanks for your writing. I hope to see what you write next, because I really want to see, or be able to have the opportunity to read that poem that inspires you.
This is a really good project, you’ve obviously put a lot of thought into it. I like the message behind it, we should all be making a greater effort towards equality. Great job!
Black out poetry is my favorite type of poetry. I’m glad to see someone else enjoying it. I think the message that you are trying to convey is extremely important.
Thank you so much you truly made my day, I really worked hard for people to see my message I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to read my poem.
Interesting poem. I would like to see the words that you didn’t black out. You might type it out so we can read it, and keep the wonderful picture.
I think the original poem is a page from a letter he wrote in jail but I do not know where you can find them, I apologize but thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my poem, I appreciated.
You did a great job on the art aspect of the poem, it was very creative. Type out your poem so we can read it!
The poem is in the title if you wanted to read it, thank you for the compliment, much appreciated.