Hanging Fire
by Audre Lorde
‘Hanging Fire’ by Audre Lorde is an incredibly relevant poem. The poet explores a young girl’s perception of her body and life.
If You Come Softly
by Audre Lorde
Lorde’s ‘If You Come Softly’ is a thoughtful poem in which the poet’s speaker talks to a listener about the future and their relationship.
Power
by Audre Lorde
‘Power’ is based on a real-life murder and court case. This poem was first published in 1978 but is just as relevant today as it was then.
Who Said It Was Simple
by Audre Lorde
‘Who Said It Was Simple’ by Audre Lorde is a powerful poem about the inequalities in various civil rights movements during the poet’s lifetime.