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A list of the descendants of Joshua Sawyer Woodman,: With a brief record of the lineage of his wife, Mary Sturtevant, from her pilgrim ancestors, Francis Cooke and John Thomson … |
Lineage Margaret Walker
What is the theme of the poem Lineage by Margaret Walker?
or maybe what the poem is about? I’ve read it but i don’t understand it.
Lineage
My grandmothers were strong.
They followed plows and bent to toil.
They moved through fields sowing seed.
They touched earth and grain grew.
They were full of sturdiness and singing.
My grandmothers were strong.
My grandmothers are full of memories
Smelling of soap and onions and wet clay
With veins rolling roughly over quick hands
They have many clean words to say.
My grandmothers were strong.
Why am I not as they?
Margaret Walker was African/American. This poem is referring to the strength of her female ancestors who were slaves. It tells of some of the things they had to do on a daily basis. She is comparing herself to them and feels that she is not as strong. Physically she may not have been, but I think she was strong in her own way. Her accomplishments show her strength of character….but aren’t we all a little too harsh on ourselves as least some of the time?
Hope this helps.
Lineage – The Margaret Walker Song Cycle – KU promotional
