To say that Bone is a book of poetry is a bit of an oversimplification. Bone is a vehicle a griot used to transport her stories.
One thing that becomes immediately apparent is that Yrsa-Daley Ward is a storyteller before she is a poet. Her poems weave us through complex romantic interactions and even more complicated familial dynamics.
Porscheoy Brice is the editor-in-chief. She is a Chicago, IL native strategizing in Washington, DC. In the words of the genius Jay-Z, she is “Pretty, Witty, Girly, Worldly; One who likes to party, but comes home early.” You can Email her at msmalcolmhughes@gmail.com or follow her on social media @msmalcolmhughes. You can also find her work on www.shadowandact.com.
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