Sonia Sanchez is a contemporary American poet born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1934. She is the author of more than twelve books of poetry, including Morning Haiku and Homegirls & Handgrenades. She has also won numerous literary awards, published plays, and published books for children.
‘This Is Not a Small Voice’ by Sonia Sanchez is a well-loved poem that celebrates the power of Black men, women, and children, as well as their communities.
This is not a small voice
you hear this is a large
voice coming out of these cities.
This is the voice of LaTanya.
‘Catch the Fire’ by Sonia Sanchez is a thoughtful and inspiring poem. In it, the poet encourages readers to catch their fire and use their passion to fuel their lives.
Sonia Sanchez’s ‘Poem at Thirty’ describes a speaker’s journey from being wounded to growing stronger. The pain reminds her of the metaphorical “midnight” of her life and her community.
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