African-American poet Nayyirah Waheed set foot on her path of self-discovery at just 11 years old. The self-published author of two had us at ‘salt.’ and the musings of ‘nejma’ simply cemented her arrival. Whilst she may have had traditional poets in a tailspin, her rule-breaking expression and unusual compositions hit home.
‘Easy does it’ is Nayyirah’s way, with potent prophetic wisdom that bares skin and soul, yet gently helps you begin anew.
Here are some of our favourite stanzas from a woman who too tried, and succeeds in her truth.
