Sonia Sanchez "Put on the sleeves of love."

Poet/Activist Sonia Sanchez takes a moment away from the Unitarian Universalist Association's Ministry Days to speak about what standing on the side of love means to her.

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[nigerianprodigy]

I never thought of it like that, but I agree that fear makes you do whatever you have to to save yourself but love makes you save others, too. And when she was saying we should put on the different garments of love, it reminded me of the Bible when it talks about put on the whole armour of God, and God is love, so...it just went well with that scripture. The singing...it's different, but I think it's a little creepy. I don't know anything about her so I don't understand it too much.

-Jillian

[shonda018]

This video was meaningful in a way that love is a powerful emotion and feeling and it is important for us to love even those that we do not favor.

-Lequeria West

[amui2011]

That was such a powerful description of love and how its crucial for people to understand what the meaning of love. She made love into something that is needed in life and how love can be used to heal differences. This explanation of love really helped me see what the meaning of life is and its importance in resolving issues that were often tainted with fear.

- Amina S.

[MsBsbutler]

The idea that love is so crucial in maintaining and saving our society, is really inspiring. I don't really understand the singing in the middle, but i understand the meaning.

[bre09b4get012]

I felt connected to the story plot and I began to put love on my sleeves. Love is a beautiful emotion and is a stronger element than fear. Only through fear can we feel oppressed and feel left out. -gebria b

[22nakaela]

I didn't necessarily like this poem but I did enjoy how she made love seem like a person; giving it arms, legs, and hands to emphasize how we as a people need it.

[PEACELOVEFELiCiA1]

This poem shows how love can be so effective in changing others, yourself, and society.

[NorrisaH1]

I like the repetition in this piece. I like the way she infused song in this poem. The message in this poem actually brings to light the fact that she was a Harlem Renaissance poet because she was all about peace and harmony.

[Natalieremon]

She is very good at emphasizing her focal point in her poems through repeating and "singing" certain words. I like her uniqueness.

[nde1120]

'Love will make us also save our own lives; but it will also make us save other peoples lives too'

Loving someone is such a powerful emotion, it has the power and ability to change the world.

-Nicole E.<3