I am a star falling from the night sky I need you to catch me I am a rainbow lifting from a dark cloud I need you to see me - Joy Harjo

We must know the mythic structures that define us.

There are many of us and we're not just poets. We're teachers. We're dancers. Essentially, we're human beings. And you would think that at this time we would not have to say that. But we still are in the position, strangely enough, that we still have to remind people and the public that: We're still here, we're still active. We have active, living cultures and we are human beings and we write poetry. (2020)

But your half-grin
is the only image that comes clear.
All the words lead to that