Stay Human: Mindfulness Poems

Stay Human is a collection of mindfulness poems celebrating everyday moments from acclaimed, award-winning poet and playwright Mahogany L. Browne, described by Robert Jones Jr. as “one of the wisest and most courageous writers of this generation.”

In an increasingly busy and destabilizing world filled with unceasing challenges, Browne reminds us that poetry can center, comfort, and heal. These poems invite readers to slow down, pay attention, and celebrate the restorative power of lyricism, movement, and reflection.

Browne encourages readers to approach Stay Human as a daily ritual, turning to its poems before a meeting, after a loss, during a quiet moment away from screens, while standing in the kitchen at dusk, or in times of celebration and joy.

A moving tribute to Black America, Stay Human also honors the trailblazing women whose courage and achievements have shaped generations, including Angela Davis, Nikki Giovanni, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.