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    <description>In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, what advice should a mother give to her young, brown son? Rasha Hamid pondered that question, and wrote this poem to her son Jibreel.</description>        
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    <description>In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, what advice should a mother give to her young, brown son? Use Rasha Hamid's words to start a discussion with your students about what this tragedy means. </description>        
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    <description>The late poet was a patriot who wrestled for the soul of her country.</description>        
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    <description>Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin believes that it’s natural to love being in the world around us. His poem, "The Laughing Thrush," captures a sense of place with rich details and abundant joy. </description>        
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    <description>Writers help teens in jail learn to express difficult truths by putting pencil to paper.</description>        
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    <description>Song lyrics from Eliza Gilkyson, The Great  Correction, written for "Last Sunday" in Austin,  Texas</description>        
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    <description>Hundreds of poets from all over the country gathered in front of the White House on Sunday, March 23, 2008, for Split This Rock Poetry Festival. Together, the poets created a spontaneous group poem, a Cento, for peace and new priorities…</description>        
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