Fiona

“I can't remember
the last time people were silent
while I spoke, actually listening”
― Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X

“And I say a final last prayer, this one in gratitude that there are people in the world who will protect kids with a fire that makes them sprint after cars, fight systems, curse with rage. It's enough to make you believe. Maybe not in symbols; maybe not in gods. But certainly in people.”
― Emery Lord, The Names They Gave Us

“I believe in nature, in science, in jazz, in dancing. And I believe in people. In their resilience, in their goodness. This is my credo; this is my hymn. Maybe it's not enough for heaven, and maybe I'm even wrong. But if I can walk through the fire and, with blistered skin, still have faith in better days? I have to believe that's good enough.”
― Emery Lord, The Names They Gave Us

“Whose empire did you just overthrow?" My own.”
― Emery Lord, The Names They Gave Us