A new poem for BuzzFeed READER.
As justice for black lives appears nonexistent, the Chicago artist's exuberant faith has never been more liberating — or necessary.
It's the kind of plot twist you can't help but give a shady nod to whether you agree with it or not.
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Poem: "Rated R" By Denise Duhamel
A new prose poem for BuzzFeed READER.
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