I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )
Nikki GiovanniPoetry is the most mistaught subject in any school because we teach poetry by form and not by content.
Nikki GiovanniI’ve not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I’ve not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away-
Nikki Giovanni