talisman

Read 'talisman' by 'Suheir Hammad' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

talisman by Suheir Hammad

 it is written
the act of writing is
holy words are
sacred and your breath
brings out the 
god in them
i write these words
quickly repeat them
softly to myself
this talisman for you
fold this prayer
around your neck fortify
your back with these
whispers
may you walk ever
loved and in love
know the sun
for warmth the moon 
for direction
may these words always
remind you your breath
is sacred words
bring out the god
in you

Form: Free verse

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