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We know this place : poems /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Patterson, Sunni (Author)
Other Authors: Salaam, Kalamu ya, 1947- (Interviewer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Orleans : Runagate Press : University of New Orleans Press, [2022].
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Families > Poetry.
New Orleans (La.) > Social conditions > Poetry.
New Orleans (La.) > Social life and customs > Poetry.
American poetry > 21st century.
Table of Contents:
  • Dear poet
  • 1. Meditation. Come by here
  • Ancestor invocation
  • Crossroads
  • Oshun
  • Yemoja
  • Oya (Wild woman)
  • 2. Observation. My city ain't for sale
  • When Black girl magic evolves into Black woman juju
  • The wanted her
  • Artist in exile
  • Black boy
  • 3. Dedication. Akoma
  • Ancient love
  • For Mama Jen (Community Book Center)
  • XX Marks the spot
  • 4. Closing. Interview with Kalamu ya Salaam
  • We know this place.