Bicycles-Love Poems On Sale January 13th
I met Nikki Giovanni once. It was in Saks, on Michigan Ave in Chicago. I was standing at the make-up counter just finishing up with a client (I'm a makeup artist ... it pays the bills) when this powerful spirit, adorned in an over-sized bright neon orange suit, came sauntering in. She was so cool ... Nikki-Rosa, one of my favorite poems played over and over in my mind. We shook hands and exchanged brief pleasantries. What a beautiful smile-- I'll never forget it.
Bicycles - Love Poems
by Nikki Giovanni
In Stores: Jan. 13, 2009
check side panel for tour info
She's incredible, isn't she? Love Poems is one of my favorite poetry books... I particularly love the piece she wrote for Tupac. Just beautiful.
I am huge fan of her work! I also met her, and I agree she indeed as a powerful spirit and presence that is so humbling. She signed a copy of her book that I have Blues For All Changes. A few weeks ago I finished reading Black feeling, Black talk, Black judgement. That book has moved to the top of my favorite works from her.
Yes, ladies ... she is truly incredible. Thank you, Denene and Tru, so much, for sharing.
~Peace & Blessings
The thing I remember most about my meeting with Ms. Giovanni is her speed. I think she speaks so fast because her mind is busy conjuring new.
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