tribute: gwendolyn brooks

[adancingshiva]

saw Gwendolyn brooks featured in Poetry Magazine
I hadn't heard of her before this.  Anyway, she's fantastic and my new favorite.

...and guys I knew in the States, young officers, return from the front crying and trembling.
Gay chaps at the bar in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York ..........

-Lt. William Couch in the South Pacific

Gay Chaps at the Bar

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[bodhipuff]

Gwendolyn Brooks is awesome.

Are you familiar with Muriel Rukeyser? Do try her as well.

Also, reading aloud is really awesome! i'm so thrilled for you!

[adancingshiva]

No, not familiar. I will be in a minute--thanks, Stephanie!