Ode to Leeds

by Zodwa Nyoni

There's always a pause,
between the inhale and the first word.
The room is silent.
Butterflies collide.
The words begin to rise up inside of you;
Metaphors and similes contort like question marks.
Your mouth unhinges,
You speak

Five young poets from Leeds are selected to compete at the world's most prestigious international poetry slam competition in New York City.

Fuelled by love, pride and passionate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350045861
• ISBN13: 9781350045866
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"