“I am Black because I come from the earth's inside now take my word for jewel in the open light.”
Quote by Audre Lorde
Work
The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde
This book includes a wide range of Lorde's poems, showcasing her deep engagement with social justice issues and her powerful lyrical voice. more
Author
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, an American writer, poet, and speaker, was born on February 18, 1934, and passed away on November 17, 1992. Known for her profound insights into race, gender, and sexual orientation, her work encompasses poetry, prose, and novels, which have had a profound impact on contemporary literature and social movements. more
You May Also Like
“I train myself for triumph by knowing it is mine no matter what.”
“The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small.”
“Who can live in heart so glad As the merry country lad?”
Source: A Bower of Delights: Being Interwoven Verse and Prose from the Works of Nicholas Breton
“Shall we go dance the hay, the hay? Never pipe could ever play Better shepherd's roundelay.”
Source: Phillida and Coridon: and other pastorals
“Shall we go learn to kiss, to kiss? Never heart could ever miss Comfort, where true meaning is.”
Source: A Bower of Delights: Being Interwoven Verse and Prose from the Works of Nicholas Breton