Famous Response

My first impression of "Famous" by  NAOMI SHIHAB NYE was that this poem was able to send a very important message to the reader in a very clever way. As a society, we view the word “famous” as a description of someone who is more popular, such as a celebrity, than the average person.

After reading this poem multiple times, I was able to realize the impact of the word "Famous" in this poem. In our everyday lives, we create and strengthen our relationships with other people. Some relationships, such as with your family and best friends, are very strong and valuable to those that are apart of it. For example, in this poem, it states, “The bent photograph is famous to the one who carries it.” When talking about the photograph, it is most likely of someone important to the person holding it. Their relationship means a lot to the both of them, so therefore this picture is famous.

I like how this poem is able to simplify relationships that are considered to be very complicated in today’s society, and remind us how important it is to cherish our relationships with others. Personally, I am able to relate to this poem because it reminds me to appreciate all of the relationships I have. Also, it tells me that we are all related to every other person in some way. When walking down the street passing someone and you say hello, you are creating a relationship with that person. But, if instead you don’t say anything to them, they will still remember your facial expression or the way you were acting. This helps me try to be more nice and polite to strangers, and remember to try to make someone’s day but just saying hello. You never know what someone else is going through. They could be having a bad day and just by saying hello or asking them how they are, can change their whole mood. Everything you do has the ability to affect other people in a positive or negative way. This poem taught me to always do my best to affect other people’s lives in a positive way.

4 questions I have for the author are
    What inspired you to write this poem?
    In the context of the poem, what would you say you are most “famous” for?
    Did you ever consider adding a rhyme scheme into this poem?
    If you were to add another stanza in this poem, what would it say?

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