Write about This!: Lucille Clifton Poem

Write a journal about what you think Lucille Clifton means in the poem below.

* What do you think she's talking about?

* Who are "they"?

* Why do you think she chooses not to use capital letters?

* You can read more about Lucille Clifton here--maybe that will help you think about what to write.

* What else does it make you think about?