This protest only led to violence in the streets of Athens, Ohio. This is a time when the students gathered together to prove something, and it led to violence. Their voices would have been heard better if they were able to communicate in a more well-mannered fashion, such as at a school meeting. There are many poems and songs that make communicating interesting. We may not only speak what's on our mind, we also may be able to describe it through a song or a poem.
Poetry can say much in just few sentences or phrases.
I feel that the speaker is describing her journey through life. She explains life from the beginning to the end. Every single person can interpret everything someone says or does in a different way. I feel this is a promise of language in communication. Music as well as poetry can give us a feeling that we can relate to.