“The place was a funeral pyre for the young who died before knowing the thirst of man or woman. Furies with snakes in their hair wept. Tantalus ate pears & sipped wine in a dream, as the eyes of a vulture poised over Tityus' liver.”
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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. more
“One of his eyes resembled that of a vulture; A pale blue eye with a film over it.”
“Some people choose to be Vultures, I choose to be an Eagle. I choose to fight for my space.”
“Utilize your special skills to begin your own work.”