By Gabriel Bonsu-Amako . . . It’s in our system. It’s in our infrastructure. Equality are wheels of change and racism is a puncture It seems like now, is histories most pertinent juncture. Whether to turn our back to change or pursue with the idea of equality It’s deeper than a statement or a policy It’s deeper than a […]
By Anokh Goodman . . . Our footprints decay beneath the weight of the sun, Living in lairs of forgotten dust We cry, we scream, we win but the battle is not won. Dancing alone naked defying orders from the sun; Fire burns our forgotten rust We dance, we love, we win but the battle is not won. […]
By Anokh Goodman . . . *Context Preface* : Momentary oscillations, words within worlds, imprints left; temporarily on the heart… The sanctuary lost within Cavities where flames dwell doused by their shadow Rusty fingerprints varnished by the safe ascent Fractures reality marks cracks in the pavement Concrete connections with light piercing through Small shoots pierce the fabric of […]
By Elaine Grech . . . Butterfly: “I am a butterfly, kneaded with your hands. I fly from one flower to another Spreading colour and joy… I live in the moment taking in the beautiful smells and soothing textures. Don’t try to catch me as freedom is my dance and love is my mission” Me: “I stand still holding […]
By Ruth McMahon . . . My wounded body speaks The wounded words of deep Incandescent murmurations. Asking high and low A persistent question: ‘Where is death?’ My ancient friend Who sits across the fireside from me, Laughing. The face of nature’s wanting Unfolds a mighty turn of irony: ‘It’s life I need’ it pleads ‘Honour me, won’t you?’ […]
Jean Binta Breeze 1956 - 2021
Dub Poet
I want to make words
music
move beyond language
into sound
(From The Garden Path)
