mary oliver, from when I am among the trees in ‘thirst’
Marie Félix Hippolyte-Lucas
French, 1854-1925
Salome, 1890 (detail)
Tawanda Mulalu, from "The World", Please make me pretty, I don't want to die
i hope you buy things that bring you joy. i hope you wear clothes that make you feel good. i hope you decorate your home however you like. i hope you don’t wake up dreading going to work. i hope you meet people that make your heart sing. i hope you discover hobbies that fulfill you. i hope you go on fantastic adventures that give you unforgettable memories. i hope you do things just because you want to, and i hope you don’t feel like you have to justify your decisions to anybody. i hope you find happiness. i hope you cultivate a life you love.
Sandra Cisneros, from "Tea Dance, Provincetown, 1982", Woman Without Shame
