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【Poem Reading Tuesday】I look at the world by Langston Hughes
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【Poem Reading Tuesday】I look at the world by Langston Hughes

CBA7
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I look at the world
by Langston Hughes

I look at the world
From awakening eyes in a black face—
And this is what I see:
This fenced-off narrow space   
Assigned to me.

I look then at the silly walls
Through dark eyes in a dark face—
And this is what I know:
That all these walls oppression builds
Will have to go!

I look at my own body   
With eyes no longer blind—
And I see that my own hands can make
The world that's in my mind.
Then let us hurry, comrades,
The road to find.

Source: Poetry (January 2009)

About the author
Langston Hughes | Poetry Foundation

 

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CBA7
2 楼
Happy Tuesday! 欢迎大家在跟帖里对诗歌进行点评,分享读后感。
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盈盈一笑间
3 楼
Happy Tuesday! 谢谢小西!今天特别忙,抱歉来晚了。:)
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盈盈一笑间
4 楼
And I see that my own hands can make The world that's in my
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盈盈一笑间
5 楼
mind. Then let us hurry, comrades, The road to find.
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盈盈一笑间
6 楼
很喜欢这句!多谢分享好诗。:))
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CBA7
7 楼
盈盈好,没关系。Happy Tuesday! Happy reading!
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CBA7
8 楼
You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.
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甜虫虫
9 楼
Is this poem about racial oppression and injustice?
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甜虫虫
10 楼
I like the last stanza. It’s uplifting!
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godog
11 楼
A lot of positivity! Thanks for sharing
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moonlight7
12 楼
look at my own body, find my own road!
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CBA7
13 楼
Yes, you got it!
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CBA7
14 楼
It's about identity, oppression, justice, and freedom.
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CBA7
15 楼
Me too!
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CBA7
16 楼
Thank you for reading and commenting.
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CBA7
17 楼
That's very important and that's this poem about!
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CBA7
18 楼
ChatGPT 的诗歌分析,供大家参考,详见里面:

I look at the world
by Langston Hughes

I look at the world
From awakening eyes in a black face—
And this is what I see:
This fenced-off narrow space   
Assigned to me.

I look then at the silly walls
Through dark eyes in a dark face—
And this is what I know:
That all these walls oppression builds
Will have to go!

I look at my own body   
With eyes no longer blind—
And I see that my own hands can make
The world that's in my mind.
Then let us hurry, comrades,
The road to find.

ChatGPT Poem Analysis:

This poem by Langston Hughes, titled "I Look at the World," is a poignant exploration of identity, oppression, and the power of self-realization and action. Let's break it down stanza by stanza:

The speaker begins by describing their perspective on the world through "awakening eyes in a black face." This line immediately establishes a sense of racial consciousness and suggests a personal awakening to the realities of their existence. The "fenced-off narrow space" symbolizes the constraints and limitations imposed upon them by society due to their race.

In the second stanza, the speaker reflects on the barriers and boundaries they face ("silly walls") through the lens of their racial identity ("dark eyes in a dark face"). Despite these obstacles, the speaker asserts a profound understanding that oppression is temporary and that these walls will inevitably be dismantled.

The third stanza shifts focus to the speaker's own body and the realization that their hands have the power to shape the world according to their vision. This reflects a sense of agency and empowerment, contrasting with the earlier portrayal of confinement and oppression.

The concluding stanza calls for action ("let us hurry, comrades") in pursuit of a better world. The use of "comrades" suggests solidarity and collective struggle against oppression. The urgency conveyed in the final line, "The road to find," underscores the importance of actively working towards liberation and change.

Overall, the poem captures the journey from awakening consciousness to empowered action, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and collective effort in the face of oppression. Hughes's use of vivid imagery and concise language effectively conveys the complexities of identity and the struggle for freedom and equality.

 

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甜虫虫
19 楼
Right! True freedom can only be achieved through knowing who
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甜虫虫
20 楼
You really are.
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妖妖灵
21 楼
Stay positive!Nice rhyming!
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CBA7
22 楼
I know, you like shorter poems with nice rhyming :)
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颤音
23 楼
do we need walls?
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CBA7
24 楼
It depends on what kinds of walls you're talking about. :)
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小鱼无双
25 楼
impressive! 谢谢小西分享!
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小鱼无双
26 楼
这是我第一次读休斯的诗,他让我想起了马丁.路德.金
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盈盈一笑间
27 楼
欢迎来美坛玩。问好。
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