Danez Smith's 'Bluff' interrogates the role of poetry in individualism versus collective liberation, emphasizing that no poem is greater than the act of feeding someone.
In 'Minneapolis, Saint Paul,' Smith captures the chaotic response to George Floyd's murder, reflecting on the emotional weight of protests and the resultant civic destruction.
Through unembellished, matter-of-fact lines, Smith's poetry confronts trauma and societal expectations, leading us to question the future we are building.
The poem resonantly communicates skepticism about past dreams for a world free from violence, highlighting the harsh realities faced by Black individuals.
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