I found God in myself
And I loved him fiercely
I found God in my mother
And I loved him warmly
I found God in my family
And I loved him devoutly
I found God in my prayers
And I loved him reverently
I found God in nature
And I loved him knowingly
I found God in my melancholy world
And I loved him; I loved him so much it reduced me to tears
I found God in every colored girl, gay man, and convict in this world
And I embraced him fiercely.