June Jordan, a widely published poet, playwright, and essayist, was born in Harlem in 1936. Her work reflects a life committed to human rights.
Poem for My Love
by June Jordan
How do we come to be here next to each other
in the night
Where are the stars that show us to our love
inevitable
Outside the leaves flame usual in darkness
and the rain
falls cool and blessed on the holy flesh
the black men waiting on the corner for
a womanly mirage
I am amazed by peace
It is this possibility of you
asleep
and breathing in the quiet air
Read, listen, share, create, and be on watch.
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