At the edge of madness you howl diamonds and pearls.

This fire that we call Loving is too strong for human minds. But just right for human souls.

Upon the lips of babes asleep I saw light embracing light and so allowed my syllables to rest there as a prayer they might sing in their dreams.

If life is a birthday cake let my face be smeared with its icing of cognac and kindness.

Most of the more celebrated names among African-American authors, poets, and artists are known to the world because of their association with specific cultural arts movements.

Someone had to embrace positive beginnings before anyone could celebrate successful conclusions or continuations.

And therein shines one major definition of what it meant to be Clinton D. Powell: someone who looked for, trusted in, and helped empower (if you will) the best in others. It takes a lot of beautiful love, uncommon sincerity, and spitfire courage to do that.