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About I’ll Fly Away
Product Description Language so often fails us. In his highly anticipated follow up to Helium, Francisco has created his own words for the things we cannot give name to. English is the shiniest hammerI own, but it’s alsothe only thing in my toolbox. Nolexi noun no·lex·i | \ nō-lek-si \ Definition of nolexi: 1 : a word or phrase that does not exist or has no direct translation in a particular language I’ll Fly Away uses Francisco’s invented lexicon as the palette to paint an intimate portrait of Black life in America ― one that praises joy and grace without shying away from the hard truths confronting all of us today. About the Author Rudy Francisco is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry. At the age of 21, Rudy completed his B.A in Psychology and decided to continue his education by pursuing a M.A in Organizational Studies. As an artist, Rudy Francisco is an amalgamation of social critique, introspection, honesty and humor. He uses personal narratives to discuss the politics of race, class, gender and religion while simultaneously pinpointing and reinforcing the interconnected nature of human existence. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. and the morning shows up again, like it always does. A reminder that each day comes with free refills. I tell myself that every hour is happy hour, as long as I am on this side of the ground and maybe that’s a good enough reason to smile and get out of bed. I know it’s not the weekend, but Friday and Saturday are watching. Let’s give them something to talk about. Here I am, today. A breath That doesn’t mind Repeating itself. Living proof That sometimes, You plan a funeral, But a birthday party Shows up instead.
