Eavan Boland – Quarantine

“There is no place here for the inexact praise of the easy graces and sensuality of the body. There is only time for this merciless inventory”

Lauren K. Watel – Here We Are

“No, trust died last century, along with truth, so we’ll have to think of something else to shake on”

Yusef Komunyakaa – Night of the Armadillo

“If you know this,
little suitcase of guts & nails, you are still alive,
even with your broken hinges.”

Nikki Grimes – You Still Dream

“Here, poem meets prayer.”