Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes

The poet can only write the poems; it takes the reader to complete the meaning.

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• The poet can only write the poems; it takes the reader to complete the meaning.

  

  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • Writing
  • Book
  • Poet