The Fire People by Lemn Sissay

The Fire People by Lemn SissayWinner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Poetry First published in 1998, The Fire People celebrated the rising stars of the time, many of whom have since become established names. Edited by the number one bestselling author and poet Lemn Sissay OBE, this seminal anthology takes inspiration from roots, reggae and hip hop. Including work from: Chris Abani, Patience Agbabi, Malika Booker, John Citizen, Salena Godden, Lorraine Griffiths, Linton

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waiting for something (anything) to happen

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her life is now that of a farmers wife - with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings

open to things

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in the footsteps of the ancestors

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