“It is possible to pin the moment when power descends, is bestowed is transferred from one hand to another? It does not come down as a dove, but as a lick of fire, a language the powerful speak to each other. 231 We couldn't say yes that often because then they would all come; they all needed help, every one. Need is the human being natural state. Need water, need food, need green money, need meaning, need touch and need talk, need I don't know what. 288”
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Patricia Lockwood is an American poet known for her unique style and profound emotional expression. Born on April 27, 1982, she graduated from Columbia University and began her poetry career there. Her works often focus on personal identity, cultural phenomena, and social commentary, showcasing rich imagination and a unique perspective. more
“Far more important than what you do is the reason why you are doing it.”
“...I prefer rain -sometimes I feel sunlight will turn me to stone - perhaps I'm a Troll...”
“far noh mattah wat dey say, come wat may, we are here to stay inna Inglan, inna disya time yah...”
“Economic development has been central to the ideologies of post-colonial African states.”