You Came, Too

I came to the crowd seeking friends
I came to the crowd seeking love
I came to the crowd for understanding

I found you

I came to the crowd to weep
I came to the crows to laugh

You dried my tears
you shared my happiness

I went from the crowd seeking you
I went from the crowd seeking me
I went from the crowd forever

You came, too

          --Nikki Giovanni

A Summer Love Poem

clouds float by on a summer sky
i hop scotch over you
rainbows arch from ground to gold
i climb over to you
thunder grumbles
lightning tumbles and i bounced over to you
sun beams back and catches me
smiling over you

   --Nikki Giovanni