Lucille Clifton
why “between starshine and clay”
the title of this newsletter pays honor to the inimitable Lucille Clifton, who reminds me that the best it yet to come.
Jasmyne
“won’t you celebrate with me” by Lucille Clifton, 1993
won't you celebrate with me what i have shaped into a kind of life? i had no model. born in babylon both nonwhite and woman what did i see to be except myself? i made it up here on this bridge between starshine and clay, my one hand holding tight my other hand; come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed.
Lucille Clifton was born June 27, 1936 (Cancer Sun, Libra Moon) in Depew, NY. She was a lauded poet and author. Her many honors include an Emmy and the Ruth Lily Poetry Prize. Learn more about Lucille Clifton here.
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