Poetry is not a luxury.

Even the smallest victory is never to be taken for granted. Each victory must be applauded.

I have suckled the wolf's lip of anger and I have used it for illumination, laughter, protection, fire in places where there was no light, no food, no sisters, no quarter.

Say what you have to say now! Don't wait until you're sending blips from the other side.

Every woman I have ever known has made a lasting impression on my soul.

Raising Black children-female and male-in the mouth of a racist, sexist, suicidal dragon is perilous and chancy. If they cannot love and resist at the same time, they will probably not survive.

Self-care is not about self-indulgence , it is about self-preservati on.