It would help to read the poem, but based simply on the word, I would say it is used either in a negative way or inspiring way.
If you could let me know what poem it is, I may be able to help better :-)
to highlight the contradiction between the Declaration of Independence and slavery
Answer:
wake up
look around
search for food
look around again for any sign of life
sit down and give up
then start to get materials to build shelter
Explanation:
thats would be my morning routine