Love is a word, another kind of open. As the diamond comes into a knot of flame I am Black because I come from the earth's inside take my word for jewel in the open light.
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This profound excerpt from Audre Lorde's Coal captures the essence of identity, love, and resilience through vivid metaphors and declarative strength. The opening line, "Love is a word, another kind of open," suggests that love transcends mere sentiment—it is an act of vulnerability and expansion, an opening of self to the world and to others. This aligns with the idea that love encompasses risking exposure and embracing the unknown.
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