Robyn

“if we wanted to. people of color could burn the world down. for what we have experienced. are experiencing. but we don’t. – how stunningly beautiful that our sacred respect for the earth. for life. is deeper than our rage”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“never trust anyone who says they do not see color. this means to them you are invisible.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“the wounds have changed me. i am so soft with scars my skin breathes and beats stars.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“no'
might make them angry
but
it will make you free.

- if no one has ever told you,
your freedom is
more important than their anger.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt