#and still i rise

[soracities]

e.e. cummings, from “in time of daffodils(who know” (in 95 Poems), Complete Poems: 1904-1962

[Text ID: “In time of daffodils(who know the goal of living is to grow)”]

[haveyoureadthispoem-poll]

"It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips,    The stride of my step,    The curl of my lips.    I’m a woman Phenomenally."

Read it here | Reblog for a larger sample size!

[fadedgilt]

I KEEP posting Spotify links when I know no one cares!!!!!! This is my cross to bear

[inksplashgirl]

Rise

Wrapped in darkness

one starts to float

shedding the shame

to reach the light

working to be free

becoming untangled

because life is dark-

and still I rise.

Feel your energy

pulsing through the world

feel your heartbeat

bringing you life

feel how it could end

how vulnerable it is

because I am fragile-

and still I rise.

Know the darkness

the depths of despair

know the light

the violence of joy

know what is life

and use every snip

because life is short-

and still I rise.

[musicshelfwithmustard]

Cardboard People - "Cardboard People" Review

"Honestly, if you've been sleeping on Cardboard People for the last three years, the release of this album is your opportunity to rectify that mistake." - Gimpleg reviews the debut album from Cardboard People

Review by: Gimpleg Cardboard People is a multi genre indie duo out of the San Francisco Bay area made up of vocalist Yunoka Berry and producer Jim Greer. Together they bring forth the debut album, a collection of the 6 singles they released during the pandemic, together with a few new tracks and a couple remixes. The entire album explores social justice, overcoming adversity, and a world of…

[little-tiffany]

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

[onebluebookworm]

Ranking Books I Read in 2022: 55-51

55. How to Read a Dress - Lydia Edwards

What I Liked: Well-researched, in-depth, and informative. Gorgeous accompanying images from drawn and museum sources. What I Didn’t Like: A lot of the vocabulary wasn’t explained (there is a glossary, but it’s in the back of the book and there’s no indication it’s back there), which can make it a bit daunting for newcomers. Final thoughts: An excellent resource for a very niche interest of mine, if a little inaccessible and dry.

54. My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness - Nagata Kabi

What I Liked: A lot of relatable content. The descriptions of loneliness are painfully evocative. What I Didn’t Like: Would have preferred some more stuff about the discovery of Nagata’s sexuality. Too brief, would have loved more. Final thoughts: Far too short for something that could have been phenomenal.

53. And Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

What I Liked: It’s Maya Angelou, so of course the poems are gonna be lovely and full of fire and love. What I Didn’t Like: That being said, aside from the title poem, nothing really stuck with me. Final thoughts: Perfectly serviceable. Again, it’s Angelou, of course I liked it, it just didn’t blow me away.

52. Bingo Love - Tee Franklin

What I Liked: Insanely cute with an adorable art style. The love story genuinely made me tear up a few times. What I Didn’t Like: The fact that other character’s stories are in different books (that I can’t fucking find anywhere!), basically giving us homework to understand these parts of the story that are just as important as our mains. Final thoughts: A cute, quick little love story that’ll warm your heart, even if there are some dumb choices concerning side characters. TW for homophobia.

51. A Raisin in the Sun - Lorraine Hansberry

What I Liked: One of those shows I would kill to see live. Some absolutely fire lines. What I Didn’t Like: Wait, I’m supposed to still like Walter by the end of the show? Final thoughts: A classic for a reason, even if Walter makes me wanna throw things at him.

[oldfilmsflicker]

new-to-me #653 - And Still I Rise

[soracities]

MAVIS NICHOLSON: "Do you think it is possible, then, for someone to forgive themselves even when they've done something absolutely terrible?"

TONI MORRISON: "Yes. It's called grace. At some point you do. If you don't, you're in a cul-de-sac. But you have to go through the fire first. You have to experience the full fall, and the complete self-loathing, in order to come around to something like the forgiving of oneself. It's when you skip responsibility, when you use a subsititute emotion like guilt--which is of no use to anyone--but if you feel the real thing which is shame, hatred, humiliation, and self-loathing: that is the door. And if you get through that, then you can forgive yourself."

Toni Morrison interview, Mavis on Four, 1988

[pemprika]

a love so eternally bedeviled 🌏

[smittyw]

had a category 5 lesbian moment looping midwest princess for the past couple hours so i drew some stills from this vid

[stuckinapril]

Honestly the cliche advice is true. If you fill your life w things you’re passionate about, if you challenge yourself every day, if you give your own opinion of yourself more weight than you do other people’s opinions of you, you will actually thrive. Like no one can tell u anything

[diversifyyourliterature]

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

Now, I don't think there's a soul who has read or heard this poem, but on the off chance that you haven't, watch this video! This recording of Miss Angelou's performance of her poem "Still I Rise" is fun and moving and captures her spirit and power.

This poem is so incredibly powerful and empowering, and is an act of joy in the face of adversity. The pride and self-love in this poem to this day lift my mood and make me feel so many ways.

The whole book, a collection of Miss Angelou's poetry, is so vulnerable and written in a that iconic voice of hers. It's moving and inspiring and absolutely incredible.

Go out and find, not just And Still I Rise but all of Maya Angelou's works! One of the bests!

[thiscoldheart]

#he still got it

BRANDY NORWOOD and PAOLO MONTALBAN as Queen Cinderella and King Charming

Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024)

[west-brooke]

Has this been done before

[wutang4never]

it’s the 1 yr anniversary of #that man dropping me like a pile of trash it’s still so funny to me bc who did he think he was to do that