Well loved is code for used

My latest lie

Today I received two of my folktale books. I love how well loved they are. I am committing to not buying anymore until I finish at least one.

I love so many things frfr

To frame this next season, I'd like to center with this poem by Toni Morrison. It goes:

"And I am all of the things I have ever loved.

Scuppernong wine, cool baptisms in silent water, dream books and number playing.

I am the sound of my own voice singing "Sangaree." I am ring-shouts and blues, ragtime and gospels. I am mojo, voodoo, and gold earrings.

I am not complete here. I am so much more."

My version:

"And I am all of the things I have ever loved.

Cabernet sauvignon, solo museum trips in cold mornings, tarot cards and scriptures.

I am the sound of my own voice singing Alice Walker.

I am rap and jazz, Meg the Stallion and Sun Ra. I am rituals, magical realism, and nameplate necklaces.

I am not complete here. I am so much more."