Passion

After decades out of print, Passion-one of June Jordan's most important collections-returns to readers. Originally titled passion; new poems, 1977-1980, this volume holds key works, including "Poem about My Rights," "Poem about Police Violence," "Free Flight," and an essay by the poet, "For the Sake of a People's Poetry: Walt Whitman and the Rest of Us." June Jordan was a fierce advocate for the safety and humanity of women and Black people, and for the freedom of all people. With love and ...