Obama is the water to the
flower of hope
Obama is the smile on the
little girl’s face
Obama is the heart beat to our favorite song that plays
over and over again
Obama is the boy’s
light at night when he was lost
Obama is the strength
that the single Mom has deep
in her heart
Obama is our hope
our love.
– Ricoya Cathey
International Studies Academy
Poem of the Month: January 2009
“Tell the World” is a collection of writing by WritersCorps students across the country. With a range of voices and diverse perspectives, “Tell the World” gives an honest glimpse into the lives of young people today. With a foreword by Sherman Alexie, two essays by WritersCorps teachers, and writing prompts, this book shows how poetry can allow us to tell the world who we are, where we’re from, what we love, and why we hope. See why the New York Times recommends “Tell the World.”
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