by suzyrowland | Oct 27, 2017
I first read Zong 1781 at my Songs of My Soul poetry book launch on October 25. I’m beginning to love history! Not just black history – all history. The entanglement of people as they migrate across the planet – their wars, their stories, their...
by suzyrowland | Oct 3, 2017
The stench of frustration hangs in the air The look of exhaustion abundantly clear The taste of coffee on everyone’s lips The buttery croissants clinging to hips The touch of a stranger’s bag or case The jolt of an armpit right in your face The crinkle of newspapers...
by suzyrowland | Aug 17, 2017
Excited heart and mind racing full of ideas, vigour, drive realising something brilliant takes you into another realm of discovery the postcard in a shop window speaks to you a conversation overheard pulls you in you interrupt knowing it’s rude, but can’t...
by suzyrowland | Aug 17, 2017
What is life all about? Joy! Yes Joy life is as fragile as a butterfly wing, easily crumbled, beautiful, simply dove blue, striking red admiral bold! Be quick, oh, you missed it, it’s gone! I came when you called me but too late, blown away with the clouds,...
by suzyrowland | Jul 15, 2017
I wrote this, as a tribute to one of the most influential black women writers in recent history, and one of my favourite poets – Maya Angelou. I’ve recorded an audio clip of me reading the poem for your additional enjoyment! ad it. Maya is on page 20 of...
