"Few literary works today are as affecting as [Sapphire’s] or have had as much impact on our society." —Poets and Writers
"An enrapturing voice that charms and shocks." —The Miami Herald
"In Black Wings and Blind Angels, Sapphire hammers home pain until it is the shape of hope. . . . It is a must for poetry fans." —The Advocate
"[Sapphire’s] characteristic intensity mixes with classical as well as experimental forms, excavating dreams, memory, and history to address a multitude of topics." —The Village Voice Literary Supplement
