Be Nobody’s Darling
by Alice Walker
When Alice Walker writes her pointed poetry, it’s often a good idea to pay close attention to the words she
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
by Alice Walker
Poetry is one of the most contemplative art forms in the world, largely because of the fact that all words
Expect Nothing
by Alice Walker
There are a great many poems in existence that push forward the desire to express a need or feeling, and
Poem at Thirty-Nine
by Alice Walker
‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker describes the speaker’s father’s life. She admits how much she misses him and how she wishes he hadn’t had such a hard life.
We Alone
by Alice Walker
In this famous poem, We Alone, based on humanity, love, and money, Alice Walker reveals the power within each human
When You Thought Me Poor
by Alice Walker
Alice Walker is well-known today for her long history of literature and her long history of activism, particularly in Africa
Women
by Alice Walker
‘Women’ is a short poem praising previous generations of African American women who fought for the education of girls.