In this episode, I talk about Gwendolyn Brooks's poem "We Real Cool" and how it demonstrates an exercise of empathy by exploring the perspective of another. I also break down the form and rhythm of the poem, and consider a few different ways we can interpret the last line, "We die soon." I also mention Drake & Audrey Hepburn? You really never know what you're in for with this podcast. 

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Show notes can be found on my website here, (if the link doesn't work, you can copy & paste the URL below) where you can read the poem and watch some cool videos about Gwendolyn Brooks herself. 

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