Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.Poetry Is Not a Luxury, 1985
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Audre Lorde was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist born on February 18, 1934, in New York City. She is best known for her poetry and essays that address themes of race, gender, sexuality, and social justice, advocating for marginalized voices. Lorde's influential works, including "Sister Outsider" and "The Black Unicorn," have left a lasting impact on feminist and LGBTQ+ movements.
1934–1992·lived 58 years
Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.Poetry Is Not a Luxury, 1985
When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.
Next time, ask ‘What’s the worst that will happen?’ Then push yourself a little further than you dare.
Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat.The Cancer Journals, p. 88, 1980
If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.The Poetic Teachings of Audre Lorde, Young Poets Network, 2023
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