Nikki Giovanni

I shall remember you when night crawls under day dressed up in sunshine and colorful hues I shall remember you in every single book I read catering to the fundamental findings craving thought like Langston Hughes I’ll fondly remember civil rights field trips dancing through cattails in the woods wandering between dandelion patches and rows of daisies peeking through cedar slats nestled upon a garden nook I dig the magnificent magnitude of our telepathy designs of hope courage and joy I will always remember your smile opening the window letting fresh air inside a dull dim room something about William Butler Yeats Yolande Giovanni something about me black power rings the subtle warmth of the voice of dignity human need to express one’s own abilities communicate with all walks of life we are who we are I thank you for giving me encouragement my humble beginnings I shall see you tomorrow in paradise sunshine In loving memory of Nikki Giovanni