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Old Poem, New Light for World AIDS Day 2023
- L. Lamar Wilson
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min read
Older Poem, New Light for World AIDS Day 2023
"I grew up not taught to be afraid of or hate white people or resent them. I had no desire to be white. I was not told that in order to be accepted into the world, I had to assimilate into a white understanding of what the world is. I grew up as an autonomous, loved, Black child, who was taught to love myself just as I am, including all of the ways that I'm 'disabled.' "
Last year, Kenny Fries asked me to (re)share a poem he enjoys with the world & to talk about its making in 2020, that apocryphal year that changed everything.
Here's a link to my video. On the channel, you'll also find videos of respected kindred souls Meg Day, Cyree Jarelle Johnson, MFA/MS, Kay Ulanday Barrett, John Lee Clark, torrin a. greathouse, and others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-ebfBjdLo&list=PLmaxXzxikB4Y4coUl3zjC4ILubCzPH0j6&index=11
Here's the poem, "PrEPositions," selected by Ronaldo V. Wilson for a 2020 issue of Interim: https://www.interimpoetics.org/373374/l-lamar-wilson
Reflecting on an older poem with fresh perspective for World AIDS Day 2023 is a powerful way to honor resilience and awareness. Poetry has the ability to shed new light on important issues, just as thoughtful research brings clarity to complex topics. Whether raising awareness or crafting impactful academic work, precision matters. For those in need of structured assistance, a proposal writing service can help present ideas effectively. Let’s continue spreading knowledge and compassion.