Zuri's Parallel Worlds Production (Sound POEM)
clung clacked, clutched
soggy, squishy, shiny sneakers
flippty, flappy flip-flops
slippery, squelchy, rainy boots
thunderous stormy nights
crowds remained present
clicked-change
crisp-bills
tickets exchanged
boomed, be-bopped drums
scratched, spun turntables
musical, melodies echoed
ensemble of song birds
free-styled, fresh beats
humble artists spoke
“mind-boggled monologues”
told us about 1781
about John Hansen being the first
African-American President
and Baraka Obama
the eighth
passionate, eloquent speakers
clasped microphone hands
be-boy, be-girl headstands
sultry bands rocked
valuable knowledge
current events
money well spent
