Sanctuary Lyrics

I turn my face toward the sisters who stay

To the friends whose eyes hold a quiet knowing

Who lift my head when my neck fails

I give my heart to the ones who remember

My sisters know where everything is buried

And call anything dead living again

They see me haunted and hunted

Or humming with gladness

And they hold space for every version

I rejoice with those who rejoice with me

Those who are unafraid to call me in

Yet they cover me

They cover me

Praise my sisters who are a balm over my head

Who tend to me with sweetness

Honey bees busy blessing

I turn my heart toward the place

That demands only more me

Here

The earth beneath my feet is lined with grace

Here

There is kindness for every milestone

Make no mistake this is a love story

I give myself completely to my sisters that steady

Whose arms reach and brace

I stay close to the friends

Who call my name for good

In rooms I am not in

I touch my tired body to my rocks

Sisters who polish me a radiant Black

I wait for the ones that are mine

I run into the open arms

Of a grace that heals

I stay

I answer to a love that welcomes me

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