Nikki Giovanni

The poet Melvin B. Tolson once said "A civilization is judged only in its decline." That made sense to me. I would imagine the same is true for poets and tennis players.

If everybody became a poet the world would be much better. We would all read to each other.

Art offers sanctuary to everyone willing to open their Hearts as well as their Eyes.

Black love is Black wealth and they'll probably talk about my hard childhood and never understand that all the while I was quite happy

In the name of peace_x000D_ _x000D_ They waged the wars_x000D_ _x000D_ ain't they got no shame

I appreciate my my sleep In sleep my conversation is witty My home is dusted My office work is up to date The dog is even well behaved And food is on the table on time But then when I'm asleep I don't have you to clutter and confuse My hungry heart

Daddy says the world is a drum tight and hard and I told him I'm gonna beat out my own rhythm.