"Calluses, calabash-big, are on my feet. Sugar in my veins sweetens my life. Salt preserves my flesh in this unrefrigerated land. I am woman Woe I am. I'se woman."
In this mythical-poetic collection of verse, seasoned poet Horace Goddard shares vivid imagery and energetic language as he offers a bold, refreshing, yet introspective glimpse into an African Caribbean man's search for a home in the diaspora.
As migratory man travels from place to place and establishes ties to the land, he nurtures a perpetual yearning for the land of his origin and often wonders, "Where is home and how will...
"Calluses, calabash-big, are on my feet. Sugar in my veins sweetens my life. Salt preserves my flesh in this unrefrigerated land. I am woman Woe I am....
When I look into your eyes I see time's passing melodies.
You are beautiful Jamaica, You wear colours of pride.
Come on this magical journey where you'll see the beauty of Uganda and Jamaica through the pages of Horace I. Goddard's collection of poems. The vibrant imagery and language of the people will enthrall you.
The circle is never broken At the seams of Black nations.
When I look into your eyes I see time's passing melodies.
You are beautiful Jamaica, You wear colours of pride.
