Margaret Walker was an American poet and writer. She was part of the African-American literary movement in Chicago. Her notable works include the award-winning poem For My People and the novel Jubilee, set in the South during the American Civil War.
The poetry of a people comes from the deep recesses of the unconscious, the irrational and the collective body of our ancestral memories. poetry
The Word of fire burns today On the lips of our prophets in an evil age. age
Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go. friendship, good & money
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 views from William Blake
32 views from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more views from Storm Jameson
2 more views from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo