Thank you! This is a very cogent explanation of the poem. It is definitely a lament by an inner city Chicago schoolteacher and mother who tries to capture the essence of the seven kids, but she fears for their future.The poetic style, tracking the seven deadly sins is genius.
Thank you! This is a very cogent explanation of the poem. It is definitely a lament by an inner city Chicago schoolteacher and mother who tries to capture the essence of the seven kids, but she fears for their future.The poetic style, tracking the seven deadly sins is genius.
It’s such a deep and depressing poem
Hmm