Poem by Nashira Rose

martyr

i did not say anything because i did not want to turn the knife against myself. did not want to turn myself into target, did not want to be told i am only kicking up dust, so i choke.

Nashira is an Afro-Pinay/Polynesian artist & activist from Cebu. She uses art as a weapon to champion for the rise & recognition of women of color. On Tumblr as @nashira and Instagram & Twitter as @nashxra. She is a regular contributor for Marías at Sampaguitas.