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A review by nadia
Locating Strongwoman by Tolu Agbelusi
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I enjoyed these poems, especially the variety in each one’s structure and subject matter. It's a really creative, emotive collection all about a range of experiences from the perspective of black women, showcasing strength, resolve, pain, and vulnerability.
Here’s a snippet from one of my favourites, “Strongwoman”:
When Dennis stole my research
for a boardroom showdown, I didn’t
doubt the strength of my words
to humble him, I wove my voice
into a low even tone, lashed him calmly
question after question and didn’t relent
when his answers lost their way, not until
he conceded the game I never agreed to play.
Here’s a snippet from one of my favourites, “Strongwoman”:
When Dennis stole my research
for a boardroom showdown, I didn’t
doubt the strength of my words
to humble him, I wove my voice
into a low even tone, lashed him calmly
question after question and didn’t relent
when his answers lost their way, not until
he conceded the game I never agreed to play.