To Kill a Mocking Bird, By: Harper Lee
To Kill a Mocking Bird is a classic piece of American Literature.
Atticus is the positive character, who believes in the good of everything. He brings hope into the story and tries to pass it on to others, especially to his children. No matter how hard life becomes Atticus does not give up. The Finch family becomes hopeful, as Atticus educates the children to accept everyone.
“Sunflowers”, By: Rupi Kaur
despite knowing
they won’t be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives
Kaur is hands down on of my favorite poets of her generation. The beauty of her work is that it’s simple, straightforward, and incredibly relatable. She’s become the pioneer of accessible poetry and she is especially empowering for women. Personally, reading her poetry always makes me feel seen and a little less alone in a world where I am increasingly less connected to others. Her poem “Sunflowers” serves as a reminder to us all to live each day to the fullest. This poem helps others to stay hopeful because it illustrates that we have the power to choose to live our lives in a way that spreads light and positivity.
After reading this poem, how does it make you feel?
“'Hope' is the Thing with Feathers", By: Emily Dickinson
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
