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Comment 18 of 98, added on March 7th, 2005 at 5:00 PM.
This is a great poem. We recently moved and at my last school we were
studying poetry. My group had to stand up and read a poem, and this was
it. Every time I read this, I hear my friends.
libonessengirl from United States
Comment 17 of 98, added on March 1st, 2005 at 7:12 AM.
I think that this poem is very profound. It speaks not only to the olden
times but also to today wherein individuals are faced with various
obstacles. It reminds us that amidst it all Never Give Up.
Suzette from United States
Comment 16 of 98, added on February 13th, 2005 at 3:42 PM.
I learned this poem in the 7th grade and it became a part of me. When
things would get rather rough, I'd find myself- an African American
(female)quoting this poem to myself. I'm now married, 40 years old, with
two sons of my own. I consider Mr. Hughues' poem a gift;one that I will
continue to be share with my off-spring. This mother's love and
encouragement just resonates in this poem. It's right on point--"don't set
down on the steps". We just need to keep telling this generation....if past
generations made it--SURELY YOU CAN TOO!
Loved all of your warm comments.
Gloria -Florida
Gloria Sutton from United States
Comment 15 of 98, added on February 11th, 2005 at 10:25 PM.
I learned this poem in 8th grade. I had one of the few African American
teachers our district had and she had us learn about African American
heroes in history instead of only the "white" people that were in our
books. I love this poem and I thank Mrs. Stafford for opening my eyes to
real American history.
Amy Clingman from United States
Comment 14 of 98, added on February 7th, 2005 at 9:05 AM.
Black students preparing for a high stakes test were given an article to
read on the life of Langston Hughes. I was sadden to know that neither had
heard of him nor of this powerful poem. In preparation for one test the
students have lost time to be exposed to such wonderful poetry. The next
session will include this powerful poem that they need so much to build
determination and stamina. Thank you Langston.
Etta Harbin from United States
Comment 13 of 98, added on February 1st, 2005 at 10:30 AM.
When was the poem "Mother to Son" written? Does it predate the short
story, "Thank You, M'am," which has a similar theme? I find a copyright
date of 1958 for the story.
L. J. Summers from United States
Comment 12 of 98, added on January 17th, 2005 at 7:31 PM.
This poem is so powerful! Although it is written from the perspective of a
Black woman, everyone can benefit from the wisdom shared. I shared it with
my son, 11 years old, today, and we just marveled at the depth of it.
Yoshua from United States
Comment 11 of 98, added on January 14th, 2005 at 7:28 PM.
DEEP,VERY VERY DEEP.THIS POEM SPEAKS THE TRUTH.DON'T EVER GIVE IN!KEEP ON
CLIMBEN TILL YOU REACH THE TOP!!!
rachel from United States
Comment 10 of 98, added on January 2nd, 2005 at 2:20 AM.
I learned this poem at the age of eight years old from my third grade
teacher. I'm 46 years old now and this poem has been coming back to me over
and over again in my life. When heartship come upon me this words come back
to me. I truly get strength from this poem!!!
Kim Williams from United States
Comment 9 of 98, added on December 24th, 2004 at 12:07 PM.
Oh my g*d i have been looking for this poem for forever and now that i've
found it, it's just as great as it was when i first read it 5 years ago.
This poem is so profound. I think a lot of people would turn up better if
they had a mother like that. You can tell that she is the kind of person
that gets wiser from more experiences and the world needs more people like
that!!!!!
Adrian Henson from United States
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This is a great poem. We recently moved and at my last school we were
studying poetry. My group had to stand up and read a poem, and this was
it. Every time I read this, I hear my friends.
libonessengirl from United States