“We look, most humans, for a way to be warm and safe; for a haven for our bodies when, once fire was discovered and clothes invented, when once we understood why the squirrels moved seeds around and what to call the plant the jaguar got giggly off of, when once we no longer worried about being eaten by other mammals or each other we looked for meaning with this life we were given.”
Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, and activist, born on June 7, 1943. She is renowned for her poignant and evocative poetry that frequently tackles social and political issues. Giovanni's writing has had a profound impact on the African American literary community and beyond, earning her numerous awards and accolades for her literary contributions. more
“Hasn't adoring the ocean Always devastated the moon?”
“Paano mo ikakatwiran sa isang musmos na Ang mundong ibabaw ay hindi laging kamahal-mahal?”
“Sumandal ka sa akin Sa isang haplos mo'y Bumalik ako sa pagiging iyo”
“I don't want to be caught with my pants down.”