Boy Breaking Glass : Commentary

Gwendolyn Brooks' " Boy Breaking Glass" is such a beautifully written poem although it is hard to understand. The diction and language Brooks chose to use represents the freedom she felt when she was writing the poem. Each word was carefully chosen and holds some emotional significance. 

Although the intent for each word/phrase is probably very clear for Brooks, the poem is still a bit confusing and leaves the reader with many questions.Since the poem begins with the introduction of some unknown characters (unknown from any of her other work)--

To Marc Crawford
from whom the commission

you automatically try and figure out how they fits into the story. After reading the poem a couple times, I came to the conclusion that each reader is meant to come up with their own interpretation. In my opinion t’s about a boy (Marc Crawford, perhaps) whom was tired of being mistreated, given unequal opportunities. He was surrounded by glass where his every step was determined and watched by the world around him. Until a series of events caused him to want to break the glass and fight against these injustices.