Social Change

Writing does indeed have the power to enact social change. There are many forms of writing that can enact social change, such as poem, short stories, epics, essays, and speeches. Pieces of writing i find to have the greatest impact on social change are speeches. Speeches can move a person, a group, a nation, or even a whole world which is why i believe that speeches have the greatest enact impact on social change.

Obama's victory speech given on, November 4, 2008 made a major impact on my life and my generation. He set the standard for all African Americans of all ages. Children were able to believe that one day they could be something great, maybe even the President. It gave a lot of people hope that there will be a better tomorrow. As i watched him give the speech i felt a feeling of joy and pride overcome my body. His famous words from his speech will forever ring in my head, "Yes We Can!"

Another form of writing that helps enact social change is poetry. There are many forms of poetry out there some that will make you laugh and some that will even make you cry, but the one i find to have the greatest impact are those one in which somebody expresses there love for something or someone. A poem i have always been fond of is entitled, "Mother to Son." In this poem he writes about a mother speaking to her son about life's experiences. In this poem he capture our perspective on life, our hopes for the future, and our dream that every child’s life will be fulfilled and lived happily. This poem moved a lot of people. It helps to show people that they need to treat their parents with the respect they deserve and need.


So think about it! Writing is a powerful thing and it has the ability to change a person, a group, a nation, better yet this whole entire earth. In closing writing has the power to do a lot most importantly enact social change!

Price of A Child

What Am I Worth?

What am i worth?
What is the price of a child?
Am i worth $200.00, maybe $500.00.
No! No!
Try $25.89!
Is the price of a child worth risking a life?
I come with a receipt and even a bar code,
I come with a stamp saying, "Best If Used By....,"
and a date follows.
My life was sold and so was my soul.
I work endless days
and i cant sleep through the endless nights?
Moving to a new place with a man i really hate,
Trying to escape but i cant find the strength!
Afraid to run, yet i can taste the freedom.
I put my trust in a man who's skin color is the same as mine!
Until i see the day i finally receive my freedom I'll never know,
the price of a life, a soul, but most importantly a child!