A BRIDGE OF MY OWN CREATION
a poetry collection
Genre: Poetry
Themes: Black queer identity, defining self whilst fighting against oppressive systems, and advocacy of Black feminism.
Structure:
4 color sections symbolizing the bridge through transformation into new beginnings. ~ 50 poems total
the journey
tHE QUESTIONING
Colors: RED AND BLUE
Red: Blood/relations, passion, anger
Blue: intuition, authority, or loyalty
Old self-identity, family lineage/history, OLd beliefs/Traditions, challenging the American Dream
THE EXPLORING
Colors: Indigo AND Violet
Indigo: Wisdom, self-awareness, and spiritual insight.
Violet: Spiritual connection and enlightenment.
Self-discovery as a Black lesbian, black queer love and spaces, and exploring feminism.
THE GROUNDING
Colors: orange and yellow
Orange: joy, and emotional warmth.
Yellow: Confidence, clarity, and intellectual growth
Resistance against oppressive systems, reclaiming ownership of identity and body.
THE FINDING
Colors: green
Green: Healing, balance, and harmony
The woman I am now, the pride to be queer, and the work that still need to persist through Black feminism.