In every fabric of my soul

where fibers weave and thread

where stitching seems quite flawless

there are stains from when I bled

Ah, but isn’t it quite marvelous

to know this quilt  has tracked

all my strains and struggles

yet I still remain intact.

Yes, I still remain intact.

— by C. Dennis-Willingham

photo image – quilt of Maya Angelou made by Faith Ringgold

via Fabric