Parade

After reading the poem 'Parade' a few times, I finally began to get an understanding of what was going in this poem. The poem is set during a march, as seen in the line that mentions the planning of a parade which could mean a march for freedom. The later lines when they mention the motorcycle cops being white.  A first reading makes you think this is about an actual parade but after looking at some of the other lines in the poem the setting becomes a little clearer.

I feel as if the author of this poem is making a statement about the time that this poem takes place in. Pointing out the point of view of those who watched and or opposed the Civil Rights movement. In the last line of the poem, "I never knew there were so many negroes." This could be referenceing the people who are genuinely ignorant of the Civil Rights movement and the trails African Americans had to go through.

Writing and Me

I have always enjoyed writing. It served as an outlet for my overactive imagination as a child. I could write down my ideas and give them life. Since I was 5 years old I have always written my own stories, ranging from outrageous school stories to quiet super hero stories. It wasn't until high school I began get serious about my writing. My stories had intriguing plots, characters with backstories, and imaginative worlds. I was actually writing every day until I began to get more involved in school. Writing papers was easy for me, although I wasn't a big fan of school writing since it was a bit boring to me.

Now, I would like to focus on my fictional stories. Because fiction has always been my forte I would like to work more on writing fiction. I 've always had some trouble with detail in my stories and I would like to strengthen it. I want the reader to get a clear picture of the character's face and the world they live in. I'm sure after taking this class my writing will be filled with details.