Writers of Color 50 Books Challenge

This is my first post here. Thought I'd raise my head and do more than just lurk in the shadows.

So, for my first post, two books of poetry. I find poetry very difficult to discuss like this, even though I read a great deal and enjoy it a lot. I'll give a shot, though, in case there are any other poetry lovers out there looking for something new.

( Dread, by Ai )

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( Song of Farewell, by Jane Okot p'Bitek )