She’s created a short film, released an album of her poetry, and, of course, adapted her poetry for the visual journey that is Lemonade.
Shire has not limited her work to just poetry. The poems heard in Lemonade include “Dear Moon,” “Warsan Versus Melancholy,” “How to Wear Your Mother’s Lipstick,” “The Unbearable Weight of Staying,” “For Women Who Are Difficult to Love,”and “Nail Technician as Palm Reader.” Which of her poems are featured in Lemonade?īeyoncé and Shire chose some of her best work. She’s also a recipient of Brunel University’s first-ever African Poetry Prize. In 2014, she was named a Young Poet Laureate, the first in the history of London, and her debut book of poetry, published when Shire was only 21 and entitled Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth, has been published in multiple languages. Shire is one of the most promising young poets of her generation. Made it clear that you wouldn't be going back.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Only tearing up your passport in an airport toilets It's not something you ever thought of doingĪnd even then you carried the anthem under No one leaves home unless home chases you Who kissed you dizzy behind the old tin factory When you see the whole city running as well But if you're ready for a vivid picture, read on.
If you don't enjoy graphic poetic images, this poem may not be for you. The majority of the Syrian people who have attempted to enter Europe in recent months were legitimately fearing for their lives, and felt like they had no other choice. Not only is Shire a very talented writer, this poem is also a powerful answer to common claims that asylum seekers are moving for economic reasons, or because they just feel like it. The poem below, entitled "Home", is written from the perspective of someone escaping violence, and losing their home. Warsan Shire, a Somali-British writer and poet in her 20s, uses her work to explore stories of escape and journeys. Poetry in particular can convey additional aspects of the human experience, and help us to see life from a different angle. They're forms of expression which can do things that essays or political speeches can't. Poetry and art aren't just indulgences, or for decoration.
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