Classic and Contemporary Poetry

NO FURNACES (FOR VALENTINE'S DAY), by YOLANDE CORNELIA GIOVANNI            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I don't understand why -- my hands -- are cold...What am I try
Last Line: Always cold...And the furnace...Can -- not...Possibly...Makea -- difference
Alternate Author Name(s): Giovanni, Nikki