- Poet Lucille Clifton has died.
In memory
New Bones by Lucille Clifton
we will wearnew bones again. we will leavethese rainy days. break out through another mouthinto sun and honey timeworlds buzz over us like bees,we be splendid in new bones.other people think they knowhow long life ishow strong life iswe know.
My bones ache right now. I have a Clifton poem posted on my cubby wall at work now.
ReplyDeleteWhy does hurt hard every time?
This is such a loss. I found her through her books and stories for children first, and they are marvelous, especially Three Wishes.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a loss. Thank goodness we have Ms. Clifton's words to sustain us in her absence. RIP Ms. Lucille. I'm sure they're waiting for you in the heavens, glad to see one of their own.
ReplyDelete:-(
ReplyDeleteMs. Clifton's poems inspired me to write poetry when I was in college. I love her work. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for publishing this poem here. The music in her poetry has already enchanted me. I'll bring this poem to my students next week (6-7-8) to help keep her voice ringing loud for another generation.
ReplyDelete