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From “Just Us: An American Conversation” by Claudia Rankine
And this is understandable, yes,understandable because the culture claims white is owned everything—a wealth of inheritance a system insures. In each generation he equation holds—and better than before and indifferent to now and enough and always and inevitably white. Claudia Rankine is an American poet, essayist and playwright. Her books include Citizen: An American Lyric, The White Card: A Play, Continue reading
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From “Aubade East” by Rita Dove
This morning there ain’t nothing I can’t do. This is my territory, I know all of it— ten long blocks flanked by might water. Walking any Avenue is like riding a cosmic surfboard on the biggest wave Rita Dove an American writer and the first Black poet to serve as Poet Laureate Consultant for the Library of Congress. Her Continue reading
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From “Nativity of Love” by Philip Lamantia
I seek you in the deep daylight Of bodies, covered by leaves And glowing crystals of the sea. We lie close to the soil, Joined to ourselves forever: Our flesh invaded by the sun, In deep communion and final purpose. Philip Lamantia (1927-2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His writing has been described Continue reading
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From “Addendum” by Sabrina Benaim
My depression is concrete.I am doing everything I can do to survive. Sabrina Benaim is a writer, slam poet, and performance artist. She is known for her poem “Explaining My Depression to My Mother,” which can be found in her collection Depression & Other Magic Tricks. Her poem “Addendum,” which can (and probably should) be Continue reading
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From “I Have Never Been Suicidal,” by Jared Singer
never wanted to kill myself. I have always believed that life is a gift. Sometimes it’s a gift you don’t want, an itchy sweater you wish you could return. I have never wanted to kill myself, but I have wanted to die. Prayed for it. Jared Singer is an audio engineer and poet. His performances Continue reading
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From “American’t” by Edward Vidaurre
Crossing over Bloody hands and knees? No problem! Coyote promises safety I can’t breathe Where am I? It’s Hot in here Edward Vidaurre is a Californian transplanted in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He is the author of nine collections of poetry, the City of McAllen Poet Laureate from 2018-19, and the publisher of Continue reading
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