Yusef Komunyakaa has said that the ... Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana in 1947, Komunyakaa was raised at the start of the Civil Rights movement. From 1969 to 1970 he served in Vietnam as a correspondent ...

Komunyakaa – the winner of a Pulitzer Prize, amongst other significant awards, and a veteran of the Vietnam War – is known for his jazz-inspired rhythms, rich imagery, and culturally resonant themes. ...