Poor

Discover the profound insights within 'Poor' by Caleb Femi, a compelling exploration of the experiences of young Black boys in modern Peckham. This unique collection, combining poetry and striking original photography, delves deep into the emotional landscape shaped by their environment and society. With 160 pages of thought-provoking verse, Femi reflects on the dreams, struggles, and joys within urban life, particularly focusing on the stark realities of growing up amidst gentrification and systemic challenges. Each poem resonates with raw authenticity, capturing both the personal hardships and the communal spirit that define his South London upbringing. 'Poor' is not just a book; it's a vivid portrayal of resilience, creativity, and love for one’s roots. Ideal for readers searching for poignant literature that addresses social issues and the beauty of community, this paperback is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this impactful work. Experience the magic of Caleb Femi's voice and celebrate the stories that often go unheard.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141992150
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160


Description:
What is it like to grow up in a place where the same police officer who told your primary school class they were special stops and searches you at 13 because 'you fit the description of a man' - and where it is possible to walk two and a half miles through an estate of 1,444 homes without ever touching the ground?

In Poor, Caleb Femi combines poetry and original photography to explore the trials, tribulations, dreams and joys of young Black boys in twenty-first century Peckham. He contemplates the ways in which they are informed by the built environment of concrete walls and gentrifying neighbourhoods that form their stage, writes a coded, near-mythical history of the personalities and sagas of his South London youth, and pays tribute to the rappers and artists who spoke to their lives.

Above all, this is a tribute to the world that shaped a poet, and to the people forging difficult lives and finding magic within it. As Femi writes in one of the final poems of this book- 'I have never loved anything the way I love the endz.'

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