Tag: Poetry
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Poetry Can Save Us
In my last post, I talked about the significance of art and how we, as humans, are drawn to beauty. Today’s post is in a similar vein – I’ll be thinking about and exploring the significance of poetry as an art form. You may have noticed, if you’ve read some of my other posts, that…
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Flood Damages by Eunice Andrada
I first came across poet Eunice Andrada a year or so ago when I was browsing through spoken word poetry videos on YouTube. I came across this video, and was immediately drawn in upon hearing her read a poem in Filipino (Tagalog), one of my native tongues. Last month, I was in one of my…
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Mixtiza
Mixtiza = mixed [race] + mestiza Lately, I have been thinking about race. In particular, I’ve been reflecting on my experience of race as a person of mixed ethnicity, something I’ve mentioned in previous posts. A little bit of background for you – my mother is a white Anglo Australian, and my father is Filipino, from…
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Borders
In my last post, I talked about Safia Elhillo’s poetry collection and her poetry’s impact on me. Today, I am thinking about borders. I think we must all be aware, by now, of the situation at the United States borders, and of their immigration policies. I came across this article on my Facebook newsfeed, talking…
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The January Children by Safia Elhillo
I thought I’d write my first post in honour of one of my favourite poets and poetry collections – Safia Elhillo’s The January Children. I first discovered Safia Elhillo through a 16-minute long YouTube video of a reading she had done that consisted of a suite of poems. Immediately, I knew I needed more, and I’m here…
KAYA ORTIZ 