Famous Inspirational Poem

Lucille Clifton was an American poet who lived from 1936-2010. Her poetry celebrates her African American heritage and usually includes feminist themes, which can be seen in this poem. In "Homage to My Hips," she shows she is proud of who she is. She won’t conform to expectations or be held back. That can even be seen in how she chooses not to capitalize the first letter of a new line.

Featured Shared Story

Work what you've got and be proud of it. Someone else probably wishes they had what you've got.

Share your story! (1)

Famous Poem

Homage To My Hips

By more Lucille Clifton

these hips are big hips
they need space to
move around in.
they don't fit into little
petty places. these hips
are free hips.
they don't like to be held back.
these hips have never been enslaved,   
they go where they want to go
they do what they want to do.
these hips are mighty hips.
these hips are magic hips.
i have known them
to put a spell on a man and
spin him like a top!

Advertisement

more Lucille Clifton

  • Stories 1
  • Shares 526
  • Favorited 10
  • Votes 289
  • Rating 3.85
Read More Famous Inspirational Poems
Has this poem touched you? Share your story!

Work what you've got and be proud of it. Someone else probably wishes they had what you've got.

Reply
Related Categories

Back to Top