In 'Love Poems,' renowned poet Nikki Giovanni delves into the complexities of love, weaving vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions that resonate with readers. Each poem captures a moment of passion, longing, and vulnerability, inviting us to explore the depths of human connection. Giovanni's words transcend time, reflecting both the joy and pain that love often brings. This collection is a celebration of romance, intimacy, and the myriad ways love shapes our identities. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired as you journey through Giovanni's lyrical landscape.
By Nikki Giovanni
Published: 1997
"We are more than just the stories we are told; we are the love we choose to give and receive."
In a career that has spanned more than a quarter century, Nikki Giovanni has earned the reputation as one of America's most celebrated and contoversial writers.Now, she presents a stunning collection of love poems that includes more than twenty new works. From the revolutionary "Seduction" to the tender new poem, "Just a Simple Declaration of Love," from the whimsical "I Wrote a Good Omelet" to the elegiac "All Eyez on U," written for Tupac Shakur, these poems embody the fearless passion and spirited wit for which Nikki Giovanni is beloved and revered. Romantic, bold, and erotic, Love Poems expresses notions of love in ways that are delightfully unexpected. Articulating in sensuous verse what we know only instinctively, Nikki Giovanni once again confirms her place as one of our nations's most distinguished poets and powerful truth-tellers. In a career that has spanned more than a quarter century, starting with her explosive early years in the Black Rights Movement, Nikki Giovanni has earned a reputation as one of America's most celebrated and controversial writers. Her mind-speaking work has made her a universal favorite and a number-one best-seller.The love poems-the revolutionary "Seduction," the whimsical "I Wrote a Good Omelet," and the tender "My House" to name just a few-are among the most beloved of all Nikki Giovanni's works. Now, Love Poems brings together these and other favorites with over twenty new poems. Romantic, bold, and erotic, Love Poems will once again confirm Nikki Giovanni's place among the country's most renowned poets and truth tellers.
Nikki Giovanni is a renowned American poet, writer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful voice and insight into the African American experience. Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she emerged as a significant figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s. Giovanni’s notable works include the poetry collections 'Black Feeling, Black Talk', 'Love Poems', and 'Acolytes'. Her writing style is characterized by its conversational tone, emotional depth, and a fearless exploration of themes such as race, identity, and social justice. Giovanni has received numerous awards, including the NAACP Image Award and the Langston Hughes Medal, and continues to influence generations of writers and activists.
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Love Poems
By Nikki Giovanni
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