...as i grew and matured i became more sensible and decided… - Nikki Giovanni

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...as i grew and matured
i became more sensible
and decided i would
settle down
and just become
a sweet inspiration

Nikki Giovanni

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Nikki Giovanni (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator.

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Birth Name: Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr.

Alternative Names: Yolande Cornelia Giovanni, Jr

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<TABLE><TR><TD> Paint me Hopeful </TD><TD> Paint Me Futuristic </TD><TD> Paint Me Nikki </TD></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD> I'm a Poet</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE>

The authority of the writer always overcomes the skepticism of the reader.

how do you write a poem
about someone so close
...don't you already know
what i feel and if
you don't maybe
i should check my feelings

...as i grew and matured i became more sensible and decided i would settle down and just become a sweet inspiration - Nikki Giovanni

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