POEMS BY KALI

by Kali Grosvenor ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 17, 1970

Poems by one Miss Kali Grosvenor, all of eight and daughter of Verta Mae, author of Vibration Cooking (1969, p. 1358). Forcing one's way inside an eight-year-old mind or at least intent, is like stooping to a school water fountain--correct absorption can be gained only by extreme strain and exertion. Suffice it to say, Miss Kali's efforts read well, have a fine swinging beat and manage to whack out all sorts of strong good feelings about, mostly, being black, (""love is my color/ black is my color"") and not being white (""Why are/ White Folks/ So mean outside/ and Inside in There/ hearts mean. . .""). But then there's some simple kids-world poesy (""Windy Rain/ My old silly umbrella/ tries walking backwards"") during recess. Like all art by talented children--an extraordinary reach without grasp.

Pub Date: April 17, 1970

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1970

Categories: NONFICTION