Sunday, July 6, 2008

i know what Langston would say

If, lacking soul,
your feet are constrained,
perhaps for culture
you feel disdain.

but if you don't like rhythm,
simple and plain,

DON'T MOVE TO HARLEM!


(dedicated to the drummers in Marcus Garvey Park. And the gentrifiers who hate on African drumming therein.)

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