Writing to Sources The two different poems written by two different author are what we called thematically linked poems. It means that two pieces of poetry are different from each other but they almost have the same concept. I believed that both of the authors used the word ‘ sing ‘ to describe their viewpoint on a particular subject. Whitman’s “ I hear America Singing” is a portrait of workers doing difficult job while singing. The expression “sing” represents strong, hopeful and patience. I chose this tones to describe Whitman’s essay because although they have tough work to do, by singing, as one nation,they do it happily which portrays Americans. On the other hand is Hughes’ “I, Too, Sing America” which mostly revolves around the idea
