Description

thisplayc uv nevernot by Omowalé-Kétu Oladuwa is a deeply poetic and reflective work that explores themes of identity, nature, spirituality, memory, and interconnectedness. Tu free-form, rhythmic, and experimental language, the Poet delves into personal and collective histories, weaving imagery of the earth, human relationships, and existential inquiries.

Key highlights include:

1. Themes of Nature and Earth: Celebrating the grounding force of the natural world—trees, roots, rivers, and the cycles of life— the Poet connects physical spaces to inner reflection and wisdom.
2. Spirituality and Ancestry: References to ancestral roots, Afrikan Diasporic traditions, and spiritual teachings, the book provides a sense of continuity, transformation, and connection across time and space.
3. Memory and Time: The poems evoke nostalgia, grief, and moments of renewal, reflecting on relationships, loss, and the passage of time.
4. Experimental Language: The writing style utilizes unconventional spellings, punctuation, and formatting to create a rhythmic and immersive experience. Words like thotz, relayshunz, & goomud emphasize unique phonetics and poetic flow.
5. Existential Exploration: Concepts of life, death, rebirth, and the unknown are recurring motifs, framed as opportunities for growth, reflection, and reconnection.
6. Celebration of the Arts: Homages to music, poetry, and cultural figures (e.g., Nina Simone, Robert Johnson, and Sekou Sundiata) underscore the power of creative expression as a form of resistance, healing, and communication.

Readers are invited into a contemplative journey, urging them to reflect on life’s beauty, struggles, and interconnectedness. Thisplayc embodies a lyrical tribute to the spirit of huemanity and the earth.