by Benjamin Zephaniah You have to look beyond the face to see the person true, Deep down within my inner space I am the same as you; I've counted since that fire burnt the many lessons I have learnt. You have to talk to me and not the skin that holds me in, I took the wisdom that I got to make sure I would win; I'm counting weaker folk than me ...
Learn about the life and work of Benjamin Zephaniah, a British-Jamaican poet, musician and activist. Listen to his poems 'Reggae Head', 'Library Ology' and 'City River Blues', and explore his books and awards.
No Problem by Benjamin Zephaniah is a powerful and defiant response to racial prejudice, showcasing Zephaniah's ability to blend personal experience with social commentary in his poetry. Through the voice of the speaker, the poem challenges stereotypes, asserts individuality, and promotes unity and understanding across racial divides. You can read the poem below and find analysis further down ...
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Benjamin Zephaniah's poetry is a testament to the power of words to inspire change and create connections. By addressing social and political issues with honesty and compassion, Zephaniah's work continues to inspire readers around the world. His poems remind us of the importance of standing up for what is right and celebrating the diversity and ...
Writer and dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah was born in the heartland of Birmingham in 1958 and has grown up to become one of Britain’s most well-known and much loved poets since the war. His own writing has always been strongly influenced by Jamaican music and poetry and what he likes to define as “street politics.”
by Benjamin Zephaniah Take some Picts, Celts and Silures And let them settle, Then overrun them with Roman conquerors. Remove the Romans after approximately 400 years Add lots of Norman French to some Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Vikings, then stir vigorously.
Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England. His poetry is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls ‘street politics’. His first real public performance was in church when he was 10 years old, and since then he has become one of Britain’s best known poets. ...
'''Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah''' (born 15 April 1958, Birmingham, England) is an English writer and dub poet. He is a well-known figure in contemporary English literature, and was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. Zephaniah was born and raised in the Handsworth district of Birmingham, which he called the “Jamaican capital of Europe”. He is the ...
Famous Benjamin Zephaniah Poems The British. Take some Picts, Celts and Silures And let them settle, Then overrun them with Roman conquerors.. Remove the Romans after approximately 400 years Add lots of Norman French to some Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Vikings, then stir vigorously.. Mix some hot Chileans, cool Jamaicans, Dominicans, Trinidadians and Bajans with some Ethiopians, Chinese ...
22 new poems from the radical rapper and people’s laureate. For the caring, dedicated young vegans of the world. “Those vegans who will not stand for any exploitation whatever the species, and who are fighting racism and sexism with all the strength they get from what the earth provides”. Meat eaters may be offended. This […]
All types of love – from the pangs of unrequited love to a big warm hug from your mum – are celebrated in this unique selection of poems chosen by Benjamin Zephaniah. So go on, dip into these pages and immerse yourself. Published by Bloomsbury Cover design by Christopher Corr Love Poems can be purchased from […]
Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham, and grew up in Jamaica and in Handsworth, where he was sent to an approved school. He left school at 13 unable to read or write, ending up in prison for burglary. ... Poems by Benjamin Zephaniah. Play all. Library Ology. Reggae Head. Discover all poems by Benjamin Zephaniah. Featured in the Archive ...
Benjamin Zephaniah is a poet who won’t stay silent, who doesn’t pull any punches, writing out a sense of urgency and a commitment to social justice. He opens this hard-hitting and blackly funny book of poems with an outspoken comment on where he’s coming from, setting his poetry against the political landscape of Britain: ...
Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The 65 readings were carried out in Burbury Park in Birmingham on Saturday, following ...
by Benjamin Zephaniah. I come from a musical place Where they shoot me for my song And my brother has been tortured By my brother in my land. I come from a beautiful place Where they hate my shade of skin They don't like the way I pray And they ban free poetry.
