beespoesys reminder to self when I have writers block. All of life is a reason to get to the page and write a poem.

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Birds have always been one of my greatest muses — their flight, their freedom, their individuality, their connection to the past, inspire so much of my poetry. when I write, I try to listen the way they do: with open skies inside my soul.

The first picture perhaps one of the last love poems she wrote to the world right before she died. Titled Fall in Love, it was commissioned by a friend in Omaha NE and printed by linoleum cut. Signed by Nikki herself.

Nikki Giovanni’s poetry and life were a gift of inspiration I’ll forever hold on to. I’m not sad as much as I am grateful for her mentorship and words. She taught me that poetry is how you can come to learn the most about yourself. Say hi to aunt Val for me in heaven Nikki ✨🥹