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Yusef Komunyakaa is an American poet born on April 29, 1947. His work delves into themes of race, war, and identity, earning him acclaim from readers and critics alike.

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Famous Yusef Komunyakaa Quotes

“Poetry is a kind of distilled insinuation. It's a way of expanding and talking around an idea or a question. Sometimes, more actually gets said through such a technique than a full frontal assault.”

Way Kind Said Ideas Sometimes Talking Technique Poetry Is Assault Expanding

Book:Blue notes: essays, interviews, and commentaries

Source: Blue notes: essays, interviews, and commentaries

“I said that love heals from inside.”

Said Heal Love Heals

Book:Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems

Source: Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems

“Whoever said men hit harder when women are around, is right. Word for word, we beat the love out of each other.”

Men Said Beats Harder Right Words

Book:Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems

Source: Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems

About the Author

Born: April 29, 1947
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 36

Books & Sources

Blue notes: essays, interviews, and commentariesRelated source material

Pleasure Dome: New and Collected PoemsRelated source material

The Chameleon CouchRelated source material

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Neon Vernacular: New and Selected PoemsRelated source material

Thieves of ParadiseRelated source material

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