A Prayer for Myself by Jet Toomer

The Free Black Women's Library

Jul 19, 2021

Most people search all of their lives for someplace to belong to as you said but I look instead into the eyes of anyone who talks to me June Jordan A Prayer for Myself You belong. You belong to the room you have just entered. The one that has welcomed you with your agency.

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Jul 21, 2021Liked by The Free Black Women's Library

Phenomenal and free! Thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to reading more of your work!

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Jul 19, 2021Liked by The Free Black Women's Library

Thank you for sharing this honesty.

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