- a redemption song through original poems and short stories in verse
This collection reflects Lili Tuwai's skill as a writer and poet. She writes candidly about the wounds of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, infidelity and betrayal.
Her soulful verses also embrace and celebrate the joys of love, enduring friendship and nature. We are also given insight into the chore of coping with agoraphobia.
Tuwai's versed myths effortlessly transport the reader to another place in time where Time (Gauna) and Meaning (Inaki) unite to create a sustainable Past, Present and Future throughout the Pacific region.
Excerpt
Six Poems about reVersing (a reVersing life)
When I’m reVersing
writing gives meaning to life
not life to writing
When I’m reVersing
inked words leave an impression
replacing blank spots
When I’m reVersing
newspapers sell paper news
pulped mass consumption
When I’m reVersing
black, brown, yellow, red and white
people, th(ink) human
When I’m reVersing
inner most thoughts flow outward
around the b.s.
When I’m reVersing
depressed becomes deep-rest
out time to time out
Professional Reviews
Jojo Publishing Manuscript Assessment
“The stories and poems are very well written and the author, in particular has a talent for poetry, Playground Contemplation, Elegy to Maureen, Best of Both Worlds, A Spiders Attempt to Feast are all beautifully written.”
This is a book of free verse poetry that addresses the seven main tests in life and offers some sensible solutions to passing those tests with minimal discomfort.
