“I leave you to your ceremony of grieving Which is also of celebration Given when an honored humble one Leaves behind a trail of happiness In the dark of human tribulation. None of us is above the other In this story of forever.”
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Joy Harjo is an American Indian poet born on May 9, 1951. Her work blends poetry, music, and visual art, exploring Native American culture, identity, and the female experience. Harjo is known for her unique voice and profound emotional expression, and her poetry has won numerous literary awards. more
“I will write myself into the world, so you will see me throughout all braids and mourn?”
“It’s not about the win or the loss; if we’re here to experience, then we are free.”
“We have been more than one year without him, and just now we are starting to see things again.”