Yusef Komunyakaa: Poetry Glossary

by Yusef Komunyakaa

Yusef Komunyakaa: Poetry Glossary

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Reflection

Thinking

Profile

an outline

Slanted

tilted

Dammit

a curse that serves as an expression of disappointment

Helipad

the place where helicopters land or depart from

Stumble-dance

walk in manner that indicates that one has lost balance

Asphalt

a floor that is made up of sand

Hoods

covering

Thin-framed

malnourished

Tug

pull without warning

Interrogation

questioning

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