3.01.2011

Suheir Hammad

"TALISMAN
it is written
the act of writing is holy
words are sacred
and your breath
brings out the
god in them
i write these words quickly
repeat them
softly to myself
this talisman for you
fold this prayer
around your neck
fortify your back with these whispers
may you walk ever loved
and in love know the sun for warmth
the moon for direction
may these words always remind you
your breath is sacred
words bring out the god
in you."

This lady, poet, author, political activist, beautiful human being inspires me.
She writes with love, speaks with grace and with her words has travelled all over the place. I see now what I am working toward: a brave me, unafraid of speaking to the world.

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