Tuesday, September 30, 2008

poem of the month--"The Drum"

I had to squeeze it in since this is the last day of the month. Lucky for you, this poem is short and sweet. It's one I've always liked because, alas, I tend to be more of the sit-nicely-and-don't-make-waves kind of people. Don't get me wrong, there are definite benefits to being a pleaser instead of a drum-beater. But I always secretly wished I had a little more of the latter to me. Also, this poem is in honor of my littlest sister Laura, whose birthday was this month and who has always beat out her own rhythm in a way that, for a long while, drove my poor mother crazy. But now all those drum beats together have made her into the fun, crazy, and smart girl/woman/sister that we all love. Happy belated birthday, Lou!

"The Drum"
by Nikki Giovanni

daddy says the world is
a drum tight and hard
and i told him
i'm gonna beat
out my own rhythm

3 comments:

Rethabile said...

Nikki's one of my favourites. And this poem proves why.
:-)

mwells said...

I always think I would like to be a "hearer" of the drum but alas, no matter how hard I try, I end up being a "beater". Someday I will find my percussion balance!

Anonymous said...

I love that!! Now to remember to be more like that.