“Jones’ poetry often invokes a sense of intimate nostalgia — a warm thirst for a moment or a place that was, or that could have been. The verses change pace on a dime. They vibrate.” — Jairo Ramos at NPR: Code Switch.
“we tested our faith
in stories of birds
and bees
but
bees lied.” — Kima Jones from “Fresh.”
Who She Is
Kima Jones has received fellowships from PEN Center
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