Your world is as big as you make it.I know, for I used to abideIn the narrowest nest in a corner,My wings pressing close to my side.

~ Georgia Douglas Johnson

Georgia Douglas Johnson Bird Fly Life Live Poet Poetry World

How much living have you done?From it the patterns that you weaveAre imaged:Your own life is your totem pole,Your yard of cloth,Your living.How much loving have you done?How full and free your giving?For living is but lovingAnd loving only giving.

~ Georgia Douglas Johnson

Georgia Douglas Johnson African American Black Give Life Live Love Negro Poet Poetry