Something Intresting

To me something interesting was that i actually really liked reading the poem penned by Jimmy Santiago Baca. I am not the type of student to really be into poetry. Most poems are just boring! Out of tons that i was forced to read through out my school years, this one by far is my favorite. That i was NOT forced to read! Students and lots of other individuals can actually make lots of connections to this poem. Police shooting for no reason? RELATE-ABLE. Young teens, dropping out of school selling drugs and fighting in the streets? RELATE-ABLE. But what's most relate-able is having your dreams crushed. Not by friends or parents, surprisingly, most students, that i know of have been doubted by their teachers and it just ruins all your dreams. Because the one person who is supposed to educate you and help you get a great job and achieve your dreams, is the one who will doubt you and ruin them. I am not saying ALL teachers, but i know of some. So this poem is amazing, it just left me speechless. I can re-read this poem without getting tired of it. Well written. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. Thank you Dr. Preston for having this assigned to us. By far, best thing I've read in your class. :-)