We require many role models in this work of poetry, in this work of bringing poetry into the public square, where it might challenge, comfort, disturb, imagine; where it might make a better America.
As a role model, I choose Langston Hughes, father figure, inspiration, muse.
Read the whole essay here: http://abdul-ali.com/2010/06/06/installation-5/
It's part of Abdul Ali's terrific Fatherhood Series, in the run-up to Father's Day. Thank you for including me, Abdul!
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