In our second week at Legal Prep, Ms. Wysinger’s class learned about Chicago’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, avery r. young and his initiative with the Chicago Soul Poem. This session we listened to house music and shared what we thought was the “soul” of Chicago. Check out these two talented poets’ work.
“Chicago Soul Poem”
Armorrie P.
12th Grade | Ms. Wysinger
Chicago is a safe haven.
It’s a place where little boys and girls play outside.
Nice warm breezes, busted hydrants, candy ladies and oil men
The never ending fued between Harold’s and Uncle Remus
Old people in the park blasting dusties
Chinatown, Bronzeville, Shakey – diversity everywhere
Chaos, peace, love, hate
Chicago is a safe haven.
“Chicago Soul Poem”
Jessica R.
12th Grade | Ms. Wysinger
Chicago is from the west to the south
In that order
Tall glass buildings
to tiny brick multi-homes
Small pockets get deep
but the Culture Deeper
Here even the rivers are greener
Like grass and scares trees lining the blocks
If I don’t know you, don’t come to my lawn