Poetry Friday: Legacy by Rupi Kaur

[slayground]

i stand
on the sacrifices
of a million women before me
thinking
what can i do
to make this mountain taller
so the women after me
can see farther

- Legacy by Rupi Kaur

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Comments

Lovely

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Thank you for sharing this poem. Rupi Kaur has a wonderful way of saying the things that need to be said. Love her work.

Re: Lovely

[slayground]

I enjoy her work!

[ext_1565055]

It seems the poem reflects your current mood! Rupi Kaur inspires every time I read her words. Thanks for the lovely start to this Friday's poetry!

[slayground]

I love how this piece honors those before AND those who are next.

Taller

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A sturdy and hopeful snippet for International Women's Day and every day!

Re: Taller

[slayground]

Yes, every day!

[lpsalas]

Oh, I really like this. Thanks!

[slayground]

You're welcome! I really enjoy her work. Check out her writing/collections if you haven't already!

hope

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I love this--what can I do to make things better for those who come after.

Re: hope

[slayground]

Absolutely.