“We must not be frightened nor cajoled into accepting evil as deliverance from evil. We must go on struggling to be human, though monsters of abstraction police and threaten us. Reclaim now, now renew the vision of a human world where godliness is possible and man is neither gook nigger honkey wop nor kike but man permitted to be man.”
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
Robert Hayden was an American poet known for his profound exploration of race and identity. His poetry often reflected the history and culture of the African American community, having a significant impact on contemporary poetry. more
“I’m lonely, and he can see it. Maybe everyone can see it.”
“He stretched out on the bed and was suddenly struck by how utterly lonely he was.”