The Province of Literary Cats

Poetry. African American Studies. "Melba Joyce Boyd has drunk deep of the Waters of Remembrance. Thesepoems are grounded in her fierce humanity: they are songs of historyand dreams of revolution. They invite us to read, learn, and set towork" — Diane di Prima. "…a creator of healing songs, spinner of syllables that stand inour defense against despair. Here are passionate poems that do notshrink before today’s harsh realities yet powerfully remind us thathope and dignity are ours, a priceless gift from those who- invarious ways- ’paid freedom’s bill.’ Here are wise words. Here arepoems that light the way" — Lorenzo Thomas.