Monthly Archives: February 2012
Ye ye o (between a dancer and a drummer) :: Jessica Horn
…embodying Oshun….from Jessica Horn’s debut poetry chapbook Speaking in Tongues. yellow petal falls into oshun’s river, flows golden * waterspirit awakens inside our pores bloom with drumbeats melodious skin * I cover my hair with white cloth, bathe in amber water- … Continue reading
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Mariska Taylor-Darko’s poetic reflections on domestic violence
A beating for love Your fist pounded my face In shock I stood there Not moving, not screaming The first time it happened You said you beat me because you loved me. You put the blame on me I don’t … Continue reading
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