About the book
From \"I Am a Black Man\"
I am a Black man
my history written with blood
some sweet songs of sorrow
are composed for my soul
and I
can be seen plowing in the fields
Can be heard
humming
in the night
In these poems of celebration and endurance, Leonard A. Slade Jr. addresses the human need to be connected not only to the physical \"now,\" but also to the other lives and other music we pass through during our lives. Slade's unique voice exposes the sweetness, the sorrow, and the humor of life's celebrations and struggles, but above all is the importance of love and the reliance on God and in faith for transcendence. These are poems to help us to endure, to grow, and to triumph.
Editions of Jazz After Dinner
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791469477
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791469484
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791480809
Read an Excerpt
From \"I Am a Black Man\"
I am a Black man
my history written with blood
some sweet songs of sorrow
are composed for my soul
and I
can be seen plowing in the fields
Can be heard
humming
in the night
In these poems of celebration and endurance, Leonard A. Slade Jr. addresses the human need to be connected not only to the physical \"now,\" but also to the other lives and other music we pass through during our lives. Slade's unique voice exposes the sweetness, the sorrow, and the humor of life's celebrations and struggles, but above all is the importance of love and the reliance on God and in faith for transcendence. These are poems to help us to endure, to grow, and to triumph.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jazz After Dinner about?
From \"I Am a Black Man\"
I am a Black man
my history written with blood
some sweet songs of sorrow
are composed for my soul
and I
can be seen plowing in the fields
Can be heard
humming
in the night
In these poems of celebration and endurance, Leonard A. Slade Jr. addresses the human need to be connected not only to the physical \"now,\" but also to the other lives and other music we pass through during our lives. Slade's unique voice exposes the sweetness, the sorrow, and the humor of life's celebrations and struggles, but above all is the importance of love and the reliance on God and in faith for transcendence. These are poems to help us to endure, to grow, and to triumph.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jazz After Dinner?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Jazz After Dinner?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791469477
How long is Jazz After Dinner and how many pages does it have?
Jazz After Dinner has 97 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jazz After Dinner?
Leonard A. Slade Jr.
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jazz After Dinner is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791469477) and paperback(ISBN 9780791469484) and pdf(ISBN 9780791480809)
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