"often times
and
sadly so.
the death of a loved one
is
the only time
black folks.
can/will allow..."

“often times

and

sadly so.

the death of a loved one

is

the only time

black folks.

can/will allow themselves

access to their full range of emotions.

to them.

daily life.

survival.

is contingent upon

the

ability

to never ever ever weep.

imagine.

having to feel you

must strap your water to your bones,

every morning.”

- it’s time/ tears are power/we are a mighty flood, nayyirah waheed (via nayyirahwaheed)
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