“Those of fire move about the earth with inspiration and purpose. They are creative, and can consume and be consumed by their desires [...] My father-to-be was of the water and could not find a hold in the banks of earthiness. Water people can easily get lost.”
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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
“You are a cosmic traveler; your body is temporary, but its essence is eternal...”
“Breathing is medicine. I forgot how to breathe, but I’m learning all over again.”
“Do you feel it? The sense of being watched? I do.”
“All forms are limited. Some of the limitations are time, place, culture, language.”