Classic and Contemporary Poetry

EGO TRIPPING, by YOLANDE CORNELIA GIOVANNI            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I was born in the congo / I walked to the fertile crescent and built the sphinx
Alternate Author Name(s): Giovanni, Nikki
Variant Title(s): Ego-tripping (there May Be A Reason Why)
Subject(s): Men; Mothers; Poetry & Poets