Woolwich Speaks – Photos

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

Dunida afarteeda cidhifDhowaan cudurkii ku fidayMuxuu cidhib xumo ka tegay Muxuu cabsi baday arladaMaxaa laga caagay nabadCidhiidhi maxaa la galay Masiibadu waa cibreeDadkoo qabay caafimaadCibaaro kolkay dul timiMuxuu samihii car jabay Cirroole awood darraaKolkii caabuqani ku dhacayMuxuu cabbudhkii xarbiyay! Maxaa cisi ruux lahaaCalaamadihii jirradaKolkii laga helay ciyoonMaxaa la cidleeyay keli! Caa’ilo aan wada jeclaynMarkuu cudurkani…

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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…