81 years of your words
channeling ties to writers
before you–Baldwin, your
brother-in-verse can breathe
easier now.
heaven has its two wordplayers
in one space again, what will
it do?
we’ll miss your timeless
poetry, your swaying voice,
and your infectious smile.
holiday havoc meshes with
upcoming winter cheer, and
a world without you can
only hold on to your spirit.
you fade into black . . .
your final number,
an encore.
Rest in Power, Nikki Giovanni. Your words live on–and through them, so do you. Amen.
A Cornered Gurl 
Beautiful Tre! May she rest in peace.
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Amen and Amen.
Thank you! 🙏🏾🩵
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What a beautiful ode to our dear Nikki. I have a post scheduled for next week to honor her too. A friend and I went to Queens University to hear her speak during BHM several February’s ago. She will be missed. 😥🙏🏼😩
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She DEF will be missed. 🙏🏾🩵
My Great-Aunt used to teach at QC years ago. When I was visiting her one summer, I got the opportunity to sit in on a few of her classes. It was quite the eye-opener. She introduced me to every class that day, and I was MORTIFIED 😩😩😩.
I was 18 years old, and was going to be attending Georgia Southern University in the fall. It gave me a feel of what college courses would be like. That part I truly appreciated.
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WOW trE, what an opportunity to shadow your great-aunt in college! 😲 Not too many people I know have had such an experience. I can only imagine how mortified you were. It is clearly a different experience, but so rewarding at that! You are truly standing on the shoulders of some strong and amazing women my friend. 😍👨🏼🎓🥰🙏🏼🤗
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Thank you, lady! Yes! I’m grateful to her. She’s an incredible orator who has written several books and travels all around the world, and she still mentions me in some of her talks . . . I’m the niece who writes and has some of the same literary interests, i.e., the oddball out in my family. 😂🤣😆
I don’t take it for granted. I truly do not.
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AMEN trE! And honey, being the oddball is an honor, and an asset, trust me I know! 🤔 So, cheers to the oddballs my dear! We’re one of a kind for sure! 🤗🥂🥰
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👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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So beautiful, this.
Rest in Power and Peace, Nikki. 🤗
Happy Holidays, Tre.
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Thank you, Selma! Happy Holidays to you, too. I hope you’re enjoying that precious, sweet grandbaby of yours!
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Aww what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful soul!!!! I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️
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Lovely doors, and very festive. So sad the news about Ms. Giovanni. She will be missed. She was an inspiration, a voice of power for many young poets of color. Thanks for sharing, Tre.
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Thanks for reading! 🙏🏾🩵
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Your welcome, Tre. Finally finished Seduire.. you’ve done a wonderful job my friend. 🥰🥰 congratulations.
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Thank you kindly! I am glad you read that you enjoyed it. I truly am! *Big hugs*
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You’re welcome.
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Ms. Lisa from the 4th Flo ain’t joking 😊.
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Btw RIP to Ms Giovanni 💕.
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🙏🏾🩵
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She goes all out for every holiday. 😂🤣😆
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Oh, how sad and a beautiful poetic tribute by you. Thank you for sharing the news in this way. 🕊️ Festive photos!
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Peace. Thank you for reading, Michele. 🙏🏾🩵
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You’re welcome and thank you, trE. 💛
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I love your doors! The neighbors and yours, especially your welcome mat! The Grinch is my fav!
I saw the news about Nikki, but sadly, I was unaware of her writings. Try to keep high spirits and have a Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thank you kindly. Be well. 🙏🏾🩵
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Love the decorations. And yes, I love your doormat.😁
Nikki!!🙏🏽😔
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Thank you!
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Beautiful Tre
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Thank you!
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My pleasure
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❤️ your apartment. The common area is quite nice.
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Thank you! I love my building! It’s older, but they do what they must to keep it up and running, and I’m grateful.
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Better than ours even with make overs ours has a prision aestetic 🫤
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Ick! 🥺🥺🥺
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Beautiful: I’ve heard of her but don’t think I’ve ever read one of her poems — ,my loss; Bart introduced us to ‘Bicycles’: I loved it straight away; shall check out more of her poems —
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Her writing style is one that will truly stick with you. Peace. Thank you for reading.
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I recognise what you mean with ‘swaying voice’. It’s delightful
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🙏🏾🩵
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A lovely elegy. Great work, Tre!
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Thank you, Bart! Thank you. 🙏🏾🩵
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So sad re: Nikki! But yes–her words will live on forever.
Your door and your building is so lovely and festive!
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Yes. Thank goodness we’ll still have her words!
And, thank you! I REALLY, really love where we live now.
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