The following video provides an interpretation of Facing It.

This video explains Facing It in terms of binaries, or pairs of opposite concepts, and sets those into cultural/historical context.

The following video looks at line breaks and how they create meaning in My Father’s Love Letters.

This video analyzes Slam, Dunk, and Hook in terms of sound, theme, and other elements of poetry.  Analysis starts at approximately 3:58.

You may enjoy hearing Komunyakaa talk about his poetic process.