“And I cant trust this world to teach their sons how to treat my daughter. So I will raise her to be a sword, a spear, a shield” ― Elizabeth Acevedo. Performed during prelims at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland, California.
living life one curve at a time
“And I cant trust this world to teach their sons how to treat my daughter. So I will raise her to be a sword, a spear, a shield” ― Elizabeth Acevedo. Performed during prelims at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland, California.
AHHH YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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I love her work! And this message is deep and necessary.
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Very powerful words! And such a beautiful woman as well. 🙂
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This is indeed powerful! Elizabeth is phenomenal.
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Yes indeed! I agree!!
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