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Legacies: The Poetry of Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni
Legacies: The Poetry of Nikki Giovanni

“Those who have gone before and those who are yet to be birthed – it is to these that we owe our legacies. I am hopeful we are at least as strong as our foreparents and I am confident we will be as intelligent as the next century requires.” This collection of poetry by Nikki Giovanni explores the relationships between generations, and the wisdom that is passed among them in her moving poems: “Once A Lady told Me,” “Mother’s Habits” and “Legacies.”

Track Listing

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Once a Lady Told Me Nikki Giovanni 01:00
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Everytime It Rains Nikki Giovanni 00:59
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Mother's Habits Nikki Giovanni 00:43
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Conversation Nikki Giovanni 02:15
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The Geni in the Jar Nikki Giovanni 00:56
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Mothers Nikki Giovanni 01:30
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The December of My Springs Nikki Giovanni 01:03
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The Women Gather Nikki Giovanni 01:57
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The Life I Led Nikki Giovanni 01:12
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Legacies Nikki Giovanni 00:40
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How Do You Write a Poem Nikki Giovanni 01:16
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The World Is Not a Pleasant Place to Be Nikki Giovanni 00:30
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Nikki-Rosa Nikki Giovanni 01:18
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Poem (for Nina) Nikki Giovanni 01:26
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Categories Nikki Giovanni 01:37
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Housecleaning Nikki Giovanni 00:24
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Scrapbooks Nikki Giovanni 02:30
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Dreams Nikki Giovanni 00:39
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Beautiful Black Men Nikki Giovanni 00:55
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Always There Are the Children Nikki Giovanni 01:15