Another message comes. This is what I’ve been avoiding for weeks. I’ve seen his email and it’s been sitting in my inbox unopened. It feels like a tiny bomb.Tusiata Avia is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
This is another really powerful and thought provoking piece of writing. When I came to the word 'va' I remembered I had learned that word in Laba Lopesi's book. What a difficult decision you have had to make about the publication or not of your poetry. I am glad that you decided 'not' and hope that your friends will understand.
Sometimes, like borers and beetles, our disagreements undermine the bridge that spans our differences. The space between becomes a no man’s land, a trench, a ditch to die in.
This is another really powerful and thought provoking piece of writing. When I came to the word 'va' I remembered I had learned that word in Laba Lopesi's book. What a difficult decision you have had to make about the publication or not of your poetry. I am glad that you decided 'not' and hope that your friends will understand.
Well considered and beautifully written.
Sometimes, like borers and beetles, our disagreements undermine the bridge that spans our differences. The space between becomes a no man’s land, a trench, a ditch to die in.
Beautifully said my friend x
Kia kaha sis. I think this is a good decision xx