Daddy says the world is a drum tight and hard and I told him I'm gonna beat out my own rhythm.
Nikki GiovanniWe are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly, we are brave enough to bend to cry, and we are sad enough to know that we must laugh again.
Nikki GiovanniPoetry and music are very good friends. Like mommies and daddies and strawberries and cream - they go together.
Nikki Giovanni