The Awakening Poem by James Weldon Johnson Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English for Students

Introduction The poem โ€œThe Awakeningโ€ is written by James Weldon Johnson. The poem talks about a flower waiting for a bee to drink its nectar. While waiting for the bee, the flower questions its purpose. The poet compares himself to the rose flower, in full-blossom, waiting for a bee to taste his nectar. The bee โ€ฆ Read more