CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 55 6. "Poetry for Young People": Langston Hughes (1901-1967) Edited by David Roessel, Arnold Rampersad and illustrated by Benny Andrews Langston Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Like Walt Whitman, he celebrated life in America, even though his America was totally different. He was a poet, social activist, novelist, playwright and columnist. His poem "Harlem" inspired the play "A Raisin in the Sun." "What happens to a dream deferred?/Does it dry up/like a raisin in the sun?" 7. "Complete Poems" by E. E. Cummings (1884-1962) Another popular poet of the early 20th century, cummings had his own distinct style and his avant-garde poems were attractive to the average reader as well as students of the poetic form. because he wrote in lower case only, perhaps, he should be considered the patron saint of 21st century texting! His poetry oen deals with themes of love and nature and the relationship of an individual to the world, occasionally styling the blues in his poems. "All which isn't singing is mere talking/and all talking's talking to oneself." 8. "The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country" by Amanda Gorman (1998-) Amanda Gorman is the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. is particular book is a gi edition of her inaugural poem for President Joe Biden. Who wasn't mesmerized by this beautiful young woman reading her original poem? Who can fail to be inspired by her words that point to a brighter future? "I can hear change humming/In its loudest, proudest song./I don't fear change coming,/And so I sing along." Finally, for those with a short attention span, remember Ogden Nash, noted for his humorous and short poems. Who can forget "Reflections on Ice Breaking," "Candy/ Is dandy/But liquor/Is quicker?" Diane Parfitt is a former Pediatric Nurse and Assistant Professor of Nursing Education and currently owns a bookstore. She can be reached at citycentergallerybook@gmail.com Our brand new concourse gives you plenty of reasons to fly from your own backyard. And now, with our new entrance and baggage claim on schedule to arrive soon, we're continuing to add to the welcoming experience. Easy parking. Shorter lines. Sparkling new facilities. Why drive to another airport? T I M E F L I E S . F LY FAY. f l y f a y . c o m DUE FOR ARRIVAL: AN EVEN BETTER AIRPORT EXPERIENCE