MGRP: Poem Compilation

Directions: Find three poems or songs that have a common theme that link to your topic
through a common theme. Analyze each poem or song for literary techniques and meaning.
This can be through a paragraph or through detailed annotation. Finally write a paragraph
connecting each poem or song to each other and to your topic through a common theme.
Specific reference must be made to each poem or song.

Poem/Song #1

Song Title “The Empowered Woman”

Poet/Songwriter Sonny Carroll

Lyrics here…
with a sense of confidence and grace.

Her once reckless spirit now tempered by wisdom.

Quietly, yet firmly, she speaks her truth without doubt or hesitation and the life she
leads is of her own creation.

Like the mythical Phoenix,

she has risen from the ashes and soared to a new plane of existence,

unfettered by the things that once that posed such resistance.

The author uses a simile “like the mythical phoenix” to show how the
Literary Techniques woman has appeared to make things better. Michelle Obama is an
and Analysis example of this poem because she speaks for her rights and beliefs.
She speaks what is on her mind and is not afraid to be held back.
Poem/Song #2

Song Title “Who run the World (Girls)”

Poet/Songwriter Beyonce

Lyrics here…

My persuasion can build a nation

Endless power
Our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me

This shows a metaphor a girl’s words and wisdom can help make the
Literary Techniques right decisions. Girls love and power and conquer anything. Michelle
and Analysis Obama has created programs to help girls achieve in education.
Michelle Obama has become a role model for young girls.

Poem/Song #3

Song Title “A Woman’s Day Poem”

Poet/Songwriter Rosaline Kurian

Lyrics here…

They will feel it is all an act

I say,

It is so true that I attract,

 It is the artist in me

As I try to capture the world

It is the splendor of my words,

She attracts people with the she uses her words just like Michelle
Literary Techniques Obama. This is an example of a hyperbole. She wants the world to
and Analysis listen to her thoughts. This is an example of a metaphor.

Write a paragraph discussing how the poems/songs connect to your topic and each other. You
must make specific reference to each of the poems/songs.

Write your paragraph here.

Michelle Obama as an empowering woman who inspires all. She helps people all around the
world with her inspiring words. She is a great role model for all women in the world. In each
poem it describes an empowering woman who wants to help and grow the world. The girls in
the poem are empowering women who listen to themselves and help spread their guidance
throughout the world.