"How still, How strangely still The water is today, It is not good For water To be so still that way. ~ "Sea Calm - Langston Hughes

You are white — yet a part of me, as I am a part of you. That’s American. Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me. Nor do I often want to be a part of you. But we are, that’s true! As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me — although you’re older — and white — and somewhat more free.

Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.

When you turn the corner And you run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left.