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Brimming Over With Africa On My Mind

EVEN FLOWERS KNOW THAT WATER IS USELESS WITHOUT ROOTS: Poetry, Essays, and Stories

by Gloria D. Gonsalves  | Jun 25, 2023

is the book I’ve been reading and bubbling over to tell you about. The next Amazon
review will be about this book. Wait for me, my lovelies…

And following that, when I can stop my tears from flowing, will come my review for
this one:

Lion Scream: Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife

by Mrs. Robbie Cheadle | Mar 10, 2023

THESE TWO BOOKS HAVE FILLED MY CUP TO THE BRIM...

In the meantime, I want to show you two “Poetry” YouTube videos that have
brimmed me over with Africa.


The Poetry Foundation
The Other Side of History
by Iheoma Uzomba

The Poetry Archive Now. Worldwide 2023
#24 of 37

YouTube: https://youtu.be/UIK6Je_iphU
The Poetry Archive
The Other Side of History
by Iheoma Uzomba

24/37


The Poetry Foundation
The Green We Left Behind
by Saheed Sunday
The Poetry Archive Now. Worldwide 2023
#25 of 37

YouTube: https://youtu.be/OgO-BHID9qw
The Poetry Archive
The Green We Left Behind
by Saheed Sunday
25/37

HERE’S SOMETHING I WANT TO DO, BUT NEED TO MUSTER COURAGE FIRST.
Let me know if you’re participating too to boost my courage.

Poetry Archive Now! Wordview 2023 is open! We are accepting submissions until
August 31st 2023. Poetry Archive Now! was launched to enable us to share the work
of many more talented poets from around the world, and it is now firmly established
as an international poetry showcase, one which paints a unique picture of contemporary life. We would love you to add your voice to this growing story.
Simply make a video/film recording of yourself reading or reciting a single poem
(no more than 2 minutes long) which you have written in 2023.
Send it to us through our application portal and help us celebrate the diversity of
poetry arising from 2023.
We will publish all eligible entries to our YouTube showcase, and 20 poets will be
selected to join the annual collection on the main Poetry Archive.
To learn more and to submit your poem, click here. Enter now.

THANKS FOR READING.
AND PLEASE GIVE ME THE HEADS UP IF YOU’RE UP FOR THIS. xo

Selma Martin
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This Post Has 10 Comments

  1. Maria Michaela

    Thanks for sharing this with us Selma. The two videos where beautiful. I’m not sure if I have enough courage to join in but if I do, I will let you know 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Those two videos are exceptionally lovely. I’m so glad you appreciated them, Maria. Let me know. Accepting videos until the end of the month… bless you.

  2. rajkkhoja

    Very nice you sharing the video. I like.

  3. Michele Lee

    Rich share, Selma! Wise and inspiring thoughts poetically told by a young talent. Bravo!

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed this post, dear Michele Lee. The videos are inspiring indeed. I really enjoyed them. Thanks for being a positive voice and always encouraging me. I bless you. xoxo

      1. Michele Lee

        It is my treat to read and encourage you, Selma. You make both easy and enjoyable. Thank you for your sincere kindness and beautiful blessings. May all return to you tenfold! 💖

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