A world so hateful some would rather die than be who they are And a certifi cate on paper isn’t gonna solve it all But it’s a damn good place to start No law is gonna change us We have to change us Whatever God you believe in We come from the same one Strip away the fear Underneath it’s all the same love About time that we raised up
(Refrain)
Love is patient, love is kind Love is patient Love is kind (not crying on Sundays) Love is patient (not crying on Sundays) Love is kind (I’m not crying on Sundays) Love is patient (I’m not crying on Sundays) Love is kind (I’m not crying on Sundays) (× 3)
an allusion to a line in the Bible
1. What does the title of this song mean, in your opinion?
2. Defi ne these terms and words from the song (use your dictionary if necessary): a. Preconceived idea b. Right-wing c. Predisposition d. Paraphrase
3. Identify three poetic techniques that this song displays, giving an example of each one. At least one technique should contribute to the
having a pleasant sound
musicality of the poem.
4. Rainbow hearts have been chosen to illustrate this song. They represent diversity in love. Find or draw another image that could
have been used to represent any message/theme in the song and explain your choice.
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Learn a poem you have studied to date in this collection off by heart and recite it for a classmate or your teacher. You might like to look up how it has been read by others, especially if there is a recording by the poet themselves.
