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Its formal agility captures a restless and distinctly contemporary voice.
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Terrance Hayes2010 selection · Poetry
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Inventive lyrics combine music, race, desire, family, and American popular culture in shifting forms.
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You like energetic poetry rich in wordplay and cultural reference.
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