Classic and Contemporary Poetry

NIKKI-ROSA, by YOLANDE CORNELIA GIOVANNI            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Childhood remembrances are always a drag / if you're black
Last Line: All the while I was quite happy
Alternate Author Name(s): Giovanni, Nikki
Variant Title(s): Nikki-roasa
Subject(s): African Americans - Children; African Americans - Women; Ethnic Groups - United States; Minorities - United States; United States - Race Relations; Women