Martí’s Song for Freedom by Emma Otheguy - www.emmaotheguy.com Martí’s Song for Freedom by Emma Otheguy - www.emmaotheguy.com Martí’s Song for Freedom by Emma Otheguy - www.emmaotheguy.com INSTRUCTIONS: Did you know that José Martí was a poet, and that his poetry book Versos Sencillos was written and published right here in the United States? If you ever hear the song “Guantanamera” you’ll notice words from Martí’s poetry in the song! Read the first stanza of Martí’s poem, then fill in the blanks to create your own poem. I am an honest man From the land where the palm trees grow, And before I die I’d like To sing the song of my soul. -José Martí YOUR POEM: I am a ____________ From the land where ____________, And before____________ I’d like To ____________