Audre Lorde described herself as “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” and is remembered today for those things, and the wide-reaching impact she had on contemporary poetry. Her poetry is noted for its sincerity and passion and often touched on topics including civil rights and second-wave feminism. Read more about 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.
There are so many roots to the tree of anger
that sometimes the branches shatter
before they bear.
‘Hanging Fire’ by Audre Lorde is an incredibly relevant poem. The poet explores a young girl’s perception of her body and life.
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’ 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.
The difference between poetry and rhetoric
is being ready to kill
yourself
instead of your children.
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