Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton, born June 27, 1936 was a poet and writer from Buffalo, New York. Her poetry celebrates her African American heritage, and includes feminist themes, with particular emphasis on the female body; for instance, one of her more well known poems is Homage To My Hips. From 1979 -1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. In addition to her poetry, Clifton authored over 20 children's books. Lucille Clifton died on February 13, 2010, at the age of 73.

Lucille Clifton Video Library

Lucille Clifton recites her poems:”What Haunts Him” and “Sorrows”.

Lucille Clifton recites her poems: “aunt jemima” and “afterblues.”

Lucille Clifton recites various poems from her book “Voices”

Lucille Clifton recites various poems from her “Shapeshifter” series.

Lucille Clifton recites “Walnut Groves”

Lucille recites a poem dedicated to her friend who served in the Vietnam war “What Haunts Him” and another poem called “Sorrows.”