Clarity Levine – “Placebo”

Performing at Rustbelt

“You scoffed at me. You, who knows nothing of my illness. You, who met this body when the self-inflicted cuts had already healed.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Clarity Levine, performing at Rustbelt in St. Louis, MO

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Clarity Levine – “Nala’s Pride”

Performing at WoWPS 2020

“I’m like Simba, you know we thought you was dead, right? You know we’ve been mourning your ass?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Clarity Levine, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX.

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