3-1 Line Breaks This is not a small voice you hear this is a large voice coming out of these cities. This is the voice of LaTanya. Kadesha. Shaniqua. This is the voice of Antoine. Darryl. Shaquille. Running over waters navigating the hallways of our schools spilling out on the corners of our cities and no epitaphs spill out of their river mouths. This is not a small love you hear this is a large love, a passion for kissing learning on its face. This is a love that crowns the feet with hands that nourishes, conceives, feels the water sails
mends the children, folds them inside our history where they toast more than the flesh where they suck the bones of the alphabet and spit out closed vowels. This is a love colored with iron and lace. This is a love initialed Black Genius. This is not a small voice you hear. Reflecting on the process of implementing line breaks in this poem, I aimed to create pauses and emphasize certain phrases or ideas. By breaking the lines, I wanted to enhance the impact of the words and allow the reader to absorb the meaning in a deliberate manner. The line breaks in the poem help to create a sense of suspense and build anticipation. They allow for a rhythmic flow, emphasizing the power and significance of each line. The breaks also help to highlight the voices and names mentioned, giving them their own space and importance within the poem. The chosen line breaks contribute to the overall tone and voice of the poem. They create a sense of urgency and strength, amplifying the message of the large voice and love being expressed. The breaks also enhance the imagery and vividness of the poem, allowing the reader to visualize the scenes and emotions being described. In terms of style, the line breaks add a sense of fragmentation and fragmentation, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences being represented. They contribute to the overall structure and form of the poem, enhancing its impact and resonance.
Overall, the line breaks in this poem serve to enhance the tone, voice, and style. They create suspense, change the rhythm, and emphasize the power of the words, ultimately enriching the reader's experience and understanding of the poem.