3 Must-Read Cornelius Eady Poems

Cornelius Eady is a contemporary poet known as the co-founder of Cave Canem. Throughout his career, he has already published a dozen volumes of poetry and has won the Lamont poetry prize. He was also a National Book Award finalist for Brutal Imagination.

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Jack Johnson Does The Eagle Rock

‘Jack Johnson Does The Eagle Rock’ appears in Cornelius Eady’s poetry collection Victims of the Latest Dance Craze. This poem is an allusion to the great American boxer Jack Johnson and how he was denied a ticket on the Titanic.

Cornelius Eady's poetry, including 'Jack Johnson Does The Eagle Rock,' often focuses on the experiences of Black Americans, particularly the challenges of racial discrimination. This poem captures the emotional impact of such discrimination by using historical references and straightforward language, conveying the inner struggle and strength of Jack Johnson in a clear and relatable way.

Perhaps he left the newspaper stand that morning
dazed, a few pennies lighter.
The illustration of the crippled ocean liner
with the berth he had the money

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Crows in a Strong Wind

‘Crows in a Strong Wind’ appears in the American poet Cornelius Eady’s poetry collection Victims of Latest Dance Craze. This piece captures the crows’ directionless movement in the stormy wind.

Off go the crows from the roof.

The crows can’t hold on.

They might as well

Be perched on an oil slick.

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I’m a Fool to Love You

‘I’m a Fool to Love You’ by Cornelius Eady is a moving poem. It details the choices of a young black woman, the speaker’s mother, and why she did what she did.

Some folks will tell you the blues is a woman,
Some type of supernatural creature.
My mother would tell you, if she could,
About her life with my father,

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