Etheridge Knight Red Poems
- 1. Cell Song
Night Music Slanted
Light strike the cave of sleep. I alone
tread the red circle
and twist the space with speech
... - 2. As You Leave Me
Shiny record albums scattered over
the living room floor, reflecting light
from the lamp, sharp reflections that hurt
my eyes as I watch you, squatting among the platters,
... - 3. He Sees Through Stone
He sees through stone
he has the secret
eyes this old black one
who under prison skies
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