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Sonia Sanchez Quotes

All poets, all writers are political. They either maintain the status quo, or they say, 'Something's wrong, let's change it for the better.'

Sonia Sanchez, Joyce Ann Joyce (2007). “Conversations with Sonia Sanchez”, Univ Pr of Mississippi

The most fundamental truth to be told in any art form, as far as Blacks are concerned, is that America is killing us.

Sonia Sanchez (2010). “I’m Black When I’m Singing, I’m Blue When I Ain’t and Other Plays”, p.16, Duke University Press

The black artist is dangerous. Black art controls the 'Negro's' reality, negates negative influences, and creates positive images.

"Black art is dangerous, because it marries the personal and political" by Hannah Giorgis, www.theguardian.com. February 22, 2015.

The words loved me and I loved them in return.

Sonia Sanchez (2012). “Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems”, p.57, Beacon Press

So much of growing up is an unbearable waiting. A constant longing for another time. Another season.

Sonia Sanchez (2012). “Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems”, p.69, Beacon Press

Art... reacts to or reflects the culture it springs from.

Sonia Sanchez (2010). “I’m Black When I’m Singing, I’m Blue When I Ain’t and Other Plays”, p.15, Duke University Press

Poetry is subconscious conversation, it is as much the work of those who understand it and those who make it.

Sonia Sanchez (2010). “I’m Black When I’m Singing, I’m Blue When I Ain’t and Other Plays”, p.15, Duke University Press

Come windless invader I am a carnival of Stars, a poem of blood.

Sonia Sanchez (2012). “Like the Singing Coming off the Drums: Love Poems”, p.25, Beacon Press

what i need is traveling minds talktouch kisses spittouch you swimming upstream.

Sonia Sanchez (2012). “Like the Singing Coming off the Drums: Love Poems”, p.31, Beacon Press

it is midnight no magical bewitching hour for me

Sonia Sanchez (2012). “Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems”, p.8, Beacon Press