Harlem.
The rebirth of African-American culture,
the birth of happiness and expression,
the birth of hope for generations to come.
Escaping the racism of the South,
seeking refuge in the North,

Harlem was found.

Sticks and stones of racism may have broken bones,
but the Harlem Renaissance mended the souls damaged by unfounded bigotry.

New forms of African-American expression arose from this renaissance.
Writing, music, art, theater,
all championed by the people,
the once broken now mended,
the people of Harlem.

Though it was over before she began, Alice Walker shows no hesitation in endorsing the era that made her who she is.
Alice chooses not to sing, not to dance, not to paint, no,
she chooses the loudest and mightiest weapon of all,
she chooses to write.

Alice has written in both quantity and quality,
publishing over 25 pieces and winning the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize awards.
Her works echo the teachings and wisdom of the Harlem Renaissance,
her work "The Flowers" is one such case.
Enjoy the the little things,but do not discount them,
for everything has a story and everything has potential.

Oppression and bigotry are imminent,
the Harlem Renaissance is proof that when the oppressed or underprivileged are set free,
the new found freedom causes their flowers of creativity and expression to bloom.
This is case with the oppressed people wherever they may be,
where if they were to be set free,
they could improve the world for both you and me.

Walker's work represents the potential in everything,from a small flower to the skeleton of lynched man in the woods.
Everyone around the world can learn from Alice Walker's writing,
as it shows the potential of everything,
a potential that can be easily realized if only given the chance.
So whether it's big or small, dead or alive,
everything has a story and everything has potential.