I knew I was in love when my out-of-town-boo sent me this poem in email. It was the first I had read of
Lucille Clifton, but now I'm hooked. What can I say...I'm a sucker for a guy with appreciates the beauty of words. At least he's not a poet. I think I'm done with those for a while:-) Enjoy this very sassy piece and remember that you are some.damn.BODY!
luv!
What the Mirror Said
BY Lucille Clifton,
listen,
you a wonder.
you a city
of a woman.
you got a geography
of your own.
listen,
somebody need a map
to understand you.
somebody need directions
to move around you.
listen,
woman,
you not a no place
anonymous
girl;
mister with his hands on you
he got his hands on
some
damn
body!
all I can do is smile :) - If this poem is any indication of what kind of gentleman is doting on you - he is a keeper.
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