From a renowned African American poet a new book of poems of celebration andloss for readers of all ages This new volume by the muchloved poet SoniaSanchez is m... » 

From a renowned African American poet a new book of poems of celebration andloss for readers of all ages This new volume by the muchloved poet SoniaSanchez is music to the ears a collection of haiku that celebrates the giftsof life and mourns the deaths of revered African American figures in the worldsof music art and activism. Often arranged in strings of twelve or more thepoems flow one into the other in a steady song. Sometimes deceptively simpleher lyrics contain a very powerful load of emotion and meaning. Sanchez isinnovative composing some haiku in new forms including a section of twolinepoems powerful verses that reflect on the long wake of 911. In a closingessay Sanchez explains her love for haiku and makes the compelling case forits special relevance in the twentyfirst century. «