Ida B. Wells
An entry in the Historical Figure Poetry Contest27 total reviews
Comment from Jacob1395
This was such an inspiring piece to read about a woman who has suffered so much, but who continued to fight for what is right. I was really intrigued to find out more about her life as I was reading, and you did a brilliant job of bringing her story to life. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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This was such an inspiring piece to read about a woman who has suffered so much, but who continued to fight for what is right. I was really intrigued to find out more about her life as I was reading, and you did a brilliant job of bringing her story to life. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Jacob! I knew nothing about her until I was given her name to research for the contest and it was a fascinating exercise. We should all know her name!
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Well done. You did an excellent job telling us about this African-American crusader who fought for justice in the South and later in the North and The UK.
The notes share a bit about what she was like. I appreciate the work you put into this poem to share the wonderful work this woman did for not only her race but for all women and men to read and learn what the lynchings were all about.
Thanks for sharing.
Jesse
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Well done. You did an excellent job telling us about this African-American crusader who fought for justice in the South and later in the North and The UK.
The notes share a bit about what she was like. I appreciate the work you put into this poem to share the wonderful work this woman did for not only her race but for all women and men to read and learn what the lynchings were all about.
Thanks for sharing.
Jesse
Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Jesse - I really appreciate your feedback. :)
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You're welcome, and good luck.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi,
This is a very well rhymed and thorough poetic biography of a very brave woman for her an any time. She did a lot for a lot of people. She took on a lot of responsibility at a young age and kept on helping others throughout her life.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great holiday season.
Joan
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Hi,
This is a very well rhymed and thorough poetic biography of a very brave woman for her an any time. She did a lot for a lot of people. She took on a lot of responsibility at a young age and kept on helping others throughout her life.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great holiday season.
Joan
Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much! :)
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You are most kindly welcome.
Joan
Comment from Nicki Nance
As sad as the story of this warrior woman is, it needs to be told over and over, as do her stories. At a time when people are rewriting history, we need all of the truths we can get.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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As sad as the story of this warrior woman is, it needs to be told over and over, as do her stories. At a time when people are rewriting history, we need all of the truths we can get.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you!
Comment from JSD
Wow! Long and very detailed, with some great research. Well done. I got Joan of Arc, so I'm a bit jealous - but yet to write it. Some great rhyme and heartfelt thought conveyed here.
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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Wow! Long and very detailed, with some great research. Well done. I got Joan of Arc, so I'm a bit jealous - but yet to write it. Some great rhyme and heartfelt thought conveyed here.
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Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Ooh! My former partner wrote a musical about Joan of Arc and I orchestrated it. I looove her story. Can't wait to see what you do with it! :)
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Biting nails in fear!
Comment from Lisasview
The photo which immediately engages the reader is prefect.... And, the information is fantastic...
her parents died and six remained with nowhere else to go,
If I might make one suggestion... perhaps instead of nowhere else to go... you might say no place else to go... just feels smoother...
and, I am wondering why you used the word cross here... as it sounds like she did NOT want to do it...
These are just a couple of thoughts and I certainly do not want to insult you because I do feel that this is an excellent entry for the contest...
Lisasview
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The photo which immediately engages the reader is prefect.... And, the information is fantastic...
her parents died and six remained with nowhere else to go,
If I might make one suggestion... perhaps instead of nowhere else to go... you might say no place else to go... just feels smoother...
and, I am wondering why you used the word cross here... as it sounds like she did NOT want to do it...
These are just a couple of thoughts and I certainly do not want to insult you because I do feel that this is an excellent entry for the contest...
Lisasview
Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Lisa. Your feedback is absolutely valid. I think I went for "nowhere else to go" because it's a more natural phrase for me as an Australian - we would rarely say "no place else to go". Funny how we pick up on little regionalisations such as this! And yes - I intended to show how hard she was working at that time rather than implying that she hated it, but I wasn't sure how else to word it. Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and the very generous six stars!
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Okay, so you need a word to replace it...right... let us put our thinking caps on...
Lisa
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I was thinking cross as in Jesus bearing his cross - not cross as in angry - if that helps ...
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Okay but the words were
this was HER cross to bear...
I understand where you are coming from...but not sure all will...Just my thoughts...because cross in this sounds like her burden to bear...and I do know you did not mean this...as she ws obviously a proud woman.
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Good point. :)
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What about
this was her desire to share...
Lisa
Comment from Janis M.
Well done and bravo! You clearly did your research and I could see the care and time you put in to writing this poem.
Your intro was attention grabbing with horrifying truth. It gave the back ground and context to her life for what motivated her. The thoughts were well organized and following chronologically.
Well done!
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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Well done and bravo! You clearly did your research and I could see the care and time you put in to writing this poem.
Your intro was attention grabbing with horrifying truth. It gave the back ground and context to her life for what motivated her. The thoughts were well organized and following chronologically.
Well done!
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Comment Written 08-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much! Once I started researching, I found her story really fascinating.