Woolwich Speaks – Photos
RevolYOUtion’s Fawazat Adeyemo.
Film maker Joe Watkins, artist R.M. Sánchez-Camus and poet Rasheeda Page-Muir
Artist R.M. Sánchez-Camus
Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail and online film this August
Part of “A drop of hope”, a collection of poetry inspired by the words of those who have been vaccinated at the Francis Crick Institute, the reflections of vaccination volunteers, and the experiences of local communities
Twelve virtual poets-in-residence write poems reflecting on the impact of the vaccination program, and the shifts and changes we’ve all gone through in the past year.
I didn’t expect to be nervous. In the morning, light shone through the coloured glass.I was nervous, but happy. After losing auntie, after losing my best friend, I said please don’t point your temperature gun at my head. We watched the news. We worked 84 hours a week and only received a rainbow badge. He lost his work overnight. Never ending screen time. I’ve not danced with anyone in a year. My daughter was born. I got to…
by Kayo Chingonyi and Axel Kacoutié
Part of “A drop of hope”, a collection of poetry inspired by the words of those who have been vaccinated at the Francis Crick Institute, the reflections of vaccination volunteers, and the experiences of local communities