Journal 7

Before responding to this journal read "Theme for English B" in On Writing (page 65). Read the poem a few times and write a short story that goes along with it. Your story can be about anything that relates to the poem. Then, include one or more pictures or photographs that enhance the meaning of your story. In a brief paragraph at the end tell me how the images enhance your story. You may want to compose this in word and then copy and past into the blog space.

As a child, I always remember things being separate. I was never allowed to do the same things that everyone else was allowed to do. My mom would always tell me someday things would be different, but they never changed. Although we are all able to things now together, I still find myself alone in public spaces. Odd indeed, but you know it is true. The feeling when you enter a room and everyone moves away from you, as if you are carrying some contagious disease. Everyone flees, as if a hurricane is approaching. How does everyone else think I feel?
I am sometimes looked down upon, based solely on my appearance. Clearly, it is unfair, but what am I to do? I worry about how my kids will be treated in the future, and wonder if things are going to change for them. They will not deserve to be treated like this. How can we be certain change will take place?
We all have things to learn from other people, so why cant people learn from us? I dont understand. It does not make sense to me and change is needed. Regardless of the color of my skin, I am an American.
I demand change. I am tired of being alone in a crowed room.
- An American Citizen.



The image amplifies the meaning of the text because the image portrays the emotional feelings of the author. The image creates a scene that juxtaposes the crowded room concept with being alone at the same time. Furthermore, the desolate and cold scene establishes the tone of the work.