I Am "Poem"

I am hopeful and eccentric
I wonder what the future holds
I hear the rustling of the trees
I see the beauty in things deemed undesirable
I want to make a difference
I am hopeful and eccentric




I pretend that I know what I am doing
I feel uncertain about the present
I touch the tension around me
I worry about the unknown
I cry because of forgotten memories
I am hopeful and eccentric




I understand some things you cannot change
I say that we should all work together
I dream of a better tomorrow
I try to achieve happiness by helping others
I hope for the best
I am hopeful and eccentric

Ambling Alp :)

Oh Max Schmelling was a formidable foe
The Ambling Alp was too at least that's what I'm told
But if you learn one thing you've learned it well
In June you must give fascists hell
They'll run but they can't hide

You must stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done

And when those thunder clouds are cryin
(in the skies, in the skies)
And when those fireflies keep shining,
(in your eyes, in your eyes)
Keep your mind on the time,
With your *hiney on the line,
Keep your fleet feet sliding
(side, to the side)

Now the world can be an unfair place at times
But your lows will have their compliment of highs
And if anyone should cheat you
Take advantage of or beat you raise your head
And wear your wounds with pride

Peace & Understanding

Most people don’t try hard enough to see the other fellow’s problem. I bet you are wondering why I chose this picture from picasaweb.google.com. Well this is the way it seems like people look at one another's opinions and problems. They just push it to the side and forget about the other persons agenda. If everyone listened to each other, then this world would be a much nicer place to live.
Throughout the play, this statement is made present. Whether it is Mama and Ruth not listening to what Walter has to say about his outlook on life, or if it's Linder, completely disregarding the family's moral values and what they want to acheive from buying the house. If they could just communicate between everyone then there would not have been any drama.

Still Responsible?

Once children are grown, their parents are no longer responsible for them. Cutting-edge statement, huh? I chose this picture from newbiemommy.com to relate to this statement because it shows a young child in adult clothes, and in some way it's a metaphor to a grown adult that is still a child that could need parent's guidance every now and then. Do I agree with the statement? Depends.
In act II & III of the play, Walter was given moneys from his mother, to help him get on his feet, and in the end, it was just a major disappointment and burden to the whole family. In Lena's case, I do not think she should not have had to support Walter and his actions because they were detremental to the entire family.

Sweet Dreams

You should hold onto your dreams; if you work hard enough for them, they will come true. This picture most definitely expresses the statement. It came from drmartinlutherkingjr.com, an entire website devoted to his dream. I cannot think of a better depiction of dreams than the one Martin Luther King Jr. had and his speech with the resounding words of "I have a dream" delivered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. He dreamed of equality for all people, and eventually it sort of happened. The equality of men may not be perfect like it should be, however it has improved a great deal.
This statement is used throughout the entire play. Beneatha's hopes of becoming a doctor. Walter's dreams of providing a better life for his family. The characters strive for what they want out of life and hold on to their dreams with everything they have.