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Woke Up No Light

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128 pages
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5 hours

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Exploring the journey from girlhood to womanhood, this poetry collection captures the essence of a Black girl's evolution into a defiant woman. It delves into themes of reparations, desire, and the quest for belonging in a challenging world. Each section—ranging from "neighborhood" to "falsehood"—offers sharp, rhythmic verses that blend personal experiences with broader political insights. The poems illuminate a yearning for home and a future, revealing both the struggles and resilience of a new generation.

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Woke Up No Light, Leila Mottley

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2024
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