the first piece of recorded poetry i ever heard was cassette tape of gil scott. this was back when i still made mixtapes…like real mixtapes. little did i know then (although i probably should’ve guessed) his work would be a reoccurring point of inspiration throughout my writing life…not to be oblique, but “why do they do not see,” it’ll make sense later. thank you, the forthcoming project, I’m New Here, is kinda unreal. in stores next week.