Stay Soft

by Sam Rise (they/them)

Sam is a black, gender-expansive performer, teaching artist and human-amplifier, doing powerful liberatory work in Philadelphia, PA.

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LYRICS:

I know this life ain’t easy

Some days I wish I were water or stone.

Fear binds, but lovin will free me,

“Keep on,” they say, “child, stay soft.”

I know this life ain’t easy,

We’re taught to hold up our shield and sword.

Fear binds, but lovin will free me,

Pray, I’m gonna stay, stay soft.

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