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4 days ago · Melvin Dixon (1950-1992) was a poet and scholar, now mostly forgotten, who died of AIDS at 42 in 1992. Though he never got to be an old person, his brief output is not only a high water mark in poetry from the AIDS crisis, and poetry in general. Dixon also translated from French (particularly the work of Leopold Senghor, a poet and the President of Senegal), was an English professor at Queens ...
May 14, 2024 · Short Poems To Make Her Feel Special. Expressing compliments and true feelings of love in short rhymes and serenades is exciting. Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day. You can make her feel special by sharing these thoughtful and priceless surprises at any time.
May 27, 2024 · She interviewed women who were victims of domestic violence, which inspired her group of poems collectively called Intervals.
May 19, 2024 · CPL and the American Writers Museum present Melvin Dixon & Black Queer Poetry. Poets CM Burroughs and Adrian Matejka discuss the groundbreaking legacy of poet Melvin Dixon, who “wrote extensively about the complexities of being a gay Black man” (Poetry Foundation).
May 23, 2024 · September 16, 2019. Looking to add a healthy dose of feminism to your day? These six poems subvert the idea of feminity as weakness, packing an empowering punch with each line. They serve as a not-so-gentle reminder to never underestimate the power of the female poet. “The Applicant” by Sylvia Plath.
May 14, 2024 · 1. My True Love. Image: IStock. Every single day. I have been fighting this feeling. That I can’t explain. I wouldn’t want to rush things. But I see you more than a friend. You are my true love. I can’t ignore the thoughts I have. My heart is burning with ardor. The feeling is growing strong. When I spend time with you.
May 8, 2024 · Explore a heartwarming collection of encouraging poems for her that inspire confidence, self-love, and positivity.
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