Hello my wonderful Book Dragons!
Whilst reading poetry this week I discovered a wonderful woman who I wanted to learn more about. My chosen poem is about Helen Keller who in 1904 became the first deaf and blind person to graduate from university. Keller learned her first word ‘water’ when her hand was held under the water pump and the letters for ‘water’ were spelt on her other palm. This poem is about that moment.
Everyone, look up this amazing woman her story is inspiring.
First Word (After Helen Keller)
This thing she’s feeling
is nameless cold
that can’t be held.
This unheard sound
its unseen lettering
drums her outstretched skin
like fingertips.
This thing is spilling over.
This thing she’s feeling
in her other palm
is nameless warm.
This unseen sound
its unheard lettering
drums her outstretched skin
like drops of rain.
This thing is spelling water.
Rachel Rooney
Happy Friday.
