“We have to embrace the good over the bad. That has to be one's personal project.” ProjectsEmbrace Author:Yusef Komunyakaa
“I originally wanted to embrace the imagery and forthrightness of rap music. There are some interesting, dynamic voices in rap. But I find most of it irresponsible in its overt violence and commercialization of anger. As artists, we believe we can will action through language. If that's the case, we have to take responsibility for what we say.” IfsBelieveActionWantedArtistLanguageVoiceInterestingResponsibilityCasesViolenceEmbraceRapTaking ResponsibilityImageryIrresponsibleRap MusicSome InterestingCommercializationVisual Imagery Author:Yusef Komunyakaa
“Poetry helps me understand who I am. It helps me understand the world around me. But above all, what poetry has taught me is the fact that I need to embrace mystery in order to be completely human.” WorldNeedsHumansFactsHelpingOrderMysteryTaughtEmbraceWho I AmHelp Me Author:Yusef Komunyakaa
