Maya Angelou once said, “Mari Evans is the greatest living poet.”
In addition to greats like Kurt Vonnegut and John Green, Mari Evans is one of Indianapolis’s greatest literary treasures. In fact, a beautiful mural of Mari Evans in downtown Indianapolis looks down us as we eat, shop, and commune together. In honor of National Poetry Month, we’re delighted to share some Mari Evans poems with you.
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CONTINUUM: NEW AND SELECTED POEMS
Click through to watch the videos of her reading four of her poems: “I am a Black Woman,” “Speak the Truth to the People,” “I Have Not Ceased to Love You,” and “The Rebel.”
NOTE: Ignore the YouTube titles on these videos. They are, in fact, recordings of Evans reading her work. (Links verified April 2026)
I am a Black Woman
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