Legacy: Lucille Clifton was a poet known for her concise and powerful verse, often celebrating Black culture and the resilience of the human spirit. Her work addresses themes of family, heritage, and survival. From Lucille Clifton I learned the power of celebrating the beauty of everyday Black life from the mundane to the grand moments. I also learned the beauty of honoring my body and seeing it as a holy space from works like "What the Mirror Said" and "Homage to My Hips."  If you're new to Lucille Clifton's work I suggest starting with the pictured "Good Woman. "