Quote by: Claudia Rankine

Or one meaning of here is “in this world, in this life, on earth. In this place or position, indicating the presence of,” or in other words, I am here. It also means to hand something to somebody—Here you are. Here, he said to her. Here both recognizes and demands recognition. I see you, or here, he said to her. In order for something to be handed over a hand must extend and a hand must receive. We must both be here in this world in this life in this place indicating the presence of.


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Author Bio


  • NameClaudia Rankine
  • DescriptionAmerican poet
  • Born1963
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionProfessor; Poet; Playwright