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noragrace89's review against another edition
4.0
I’m trying to perfect the art of enjoying my own company too, Rudy... your writings are so relatable and straightforward...I really enjoyed this book.
eduardtatomir's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a beautiful read. I related to a lot of the poems. I love Rudy’s work so much.
drridareads's review against another edition
5.0
Edit: Highly recommended. Read books by black writers that aren't about race as well. And read their poetry. This collection is a masterpiece. Black voices matter
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I'm learning
that I don't always
have to make noise
to be seen,
that even my silence
has a spine, a rumble
and says I'm here
in it's native tongue
All the stars for Rudy Francisco for writing something so beautiful, so powerful, so resonant with us. I can't thank you enough for putting this into the world. I could quote the whole book here because there's not one bad piece. But the ones I liked most were when he talks about himself, love and being black.
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I'm learning
that I don't always
have to make noise
to be seen,
that even my silence
has a spine, a rumble
and says I'm here
in it's native tongue
All the stars for Rudy Francisco for writing something so beautiful, so powerful, so resonant with us. I can't thank you enough for putting this into the world. I could quote the whole book here because there's not one bad piece. But the ones I liked most were when he talks about himself, love and being black.
jrosebartoli415's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
jessicaletaw's review against another edition
5.0
This book gave me a black eye and threw me over the side of a building.
I already can’t wait to read it again.
I already can’t wait to read it again.