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Lucille Clifton — song at midnight

Poetry Unbound

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The Song at Midnight by Lucille Clifton

Song at midnight by Lucille Clifton is a poem that can be read in many ways. It's meant to comfort some and challenge others, says On Being podcast host Lily Percy. Excerpts from the song come from The Book of Light which was published by Copper Canyon Press who gave us permission to use it on our show.

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