“Tell the truth... maybe just to see clearly, as clearly as possible.”
Quote by Lucille Clifton
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Lucille Clifton
Lucille Clifton was an American poet known for her simple yet powerful poetry. Her works often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more
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“When you give a gift to one of God's children, you give a gift to God.”
Source: Jacob's Gift
Source: Adventures in Friendship
“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past.”
“Merry Christmas, I whisper to myself. Merry Christmas, Nate.”
Source: A Map of the Known World
“I found when I was a child that if I put the hurt into words, it would go.”
“And a softness came from the starlight and filled me full to the bone.”
Source: When You Are Old: Early Poems, Plays, and Fairy Tales
“I feel that poetry is going on all the time inside, an underground stream.”
Source: Small Graces: The Quiet Gifts of Everyday Life