Envirowoman: SuPerPowerPoem
“SuperPowerPoem" is an anthem about finding your inner superpowers fueled by what you are passionate about... even if it doesn't come from the conventional spider bite!"
freshly plucked fruit
in this poem, Aarti Mukhedkar takes back her power. the piece is about resilience, strength, resistance and fortitude. it is a reminder that your growth will replenish you. your roots are indestructible and unreachable.
focus
in this poem, Seraphina Adebayo describes the strain of what another lockdown can do to the human spirit. there are undertones of torment and frustration in the mind and the body. but as the poem goes on, these are only temporary states of emotions. there is a glimpse of positivity in the hopes it reflects the rest of the year. the poem is accompanied by a graphic by Lunares Alethia.
mango girl
in this poem, Paola Lindo explores the intersection between nature and womanhood, specifically, how both the rich resources of her homeland and its female bodies are consumed, warped, and forced to callously continue existing in a world that does not conduce to their thriving, while also forcing them to find strength from within.
art of corruption
art of corruption by Amber Lane discusses the racial machinations and divide between black and white people in America. the poem draws on an artistic mimetic portrayal of racism, and its destructive nature. the poem is accompanied by artwork from Kimmie Gillespie.
the sapphic chronicles
in this collection, Lucy Pettigrew explores the intricacies of lesbian relationships, from moving on from a traumatic relationship, to first kisses and defying expectations.
a letter to myself
Hannah Petch reflects on the positive and negative impacts lockdown has had on our mental health and well-being in this poem, a letter to myself. She explores the feelings that come with disappointment and having opportunities taken away, and also the positive things that these new opportunities have led to.
origin
In Origin, Nadia Freeman reflects on people's treatment of our primary Mother the ocean or Mother Earth. Our origin, lifesource and provider.
my whitest demeanour
in My Whitest Demeanour, Michelle Mei Ling Firth evokes her personal struggle to reconcile the sudden wave of anti-racist clicktivism that swept white people's Instagram feeds during June. the poem is accompanied by an illustration from Chloe Francesca.
The Moment
Amy Spaughton paints a picture of the moment a girl becomes a woman under the gaze of society. Illustration by Kat Cassidy.
Our Strange Country
In Our Strange Country, Amy Spaughton deals with the Windrush Scandal, using her experience and understanding of the scandal to portray the events as a spirit playing a childish game with peoples lives.
Lunch
In Lunch, Lucy Di-nozzi explores the notion of burden through emotion. Through the use of metaphor, the poem takes the reader on a journey to realise that over time, expressing your feelings comes with practise, and patience, and eventually you can share your emotions like you would a meal with a friend.
Scampi Fries and Masala Chai
Issy Carr whisks us away to sensual food and sunny days at a time when our normal summer holidays seem like a very distant memory. The piece is accompanied by original artwork from Cat Duncan.
First Day of Spring
Hunter Smith shares a new poem on the conflict between the first, fresh day of Spring and negative internal thoughts.
Forgotten Palms
Forgotten Palms explores the painful topic of separation from partners and loved ones during this difficult time of isolation during a global pandemic. the piece is accompanied by original artwork from Kat Cassidy.
Letter to the child that I'm planning not to conceive
Nadia Freeman's poem raises her personal feelings on whether to choose motherhood and highlights the concerns that all women face before deciding to have children. Nadia is pictured above performing spoken word. She will be attending Mxogyny’s poetry slam on the 29th March 2019 to present some of her original work to Edinburgh’s local community.
