Recs if you like Harmless Medicine...

poetry that speaks to experiences with HIV/AIDS across the years

“My T cells are
strewn about the leaves of
a mighty tree, like the
hair of an old man, like the
stars of a collapsing universe.”

• essex hemphill, vital signs

A collection of 21st century poetry for people who think they might be interested in poetry but got turned off by high school or college courses that focused on long-dead white people whose struggles and language aren't necessarily relevant to modern society.

An ever-evolving list of poetry collections by poets who made their name via the Slam community.