Poetry by Nashira Rose

scorn

discard your disgust

with everything you

deem too dark, heavy,

or scarred / for you are

the weak link—

it is not building up

if you intend to bury

the bodies that don't

look like yours.

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.