Written piece
Poem Title - "Behold"
Lynn Hiroko Quadina
Nauru
About this piece
A poem moving through eras — indigenous civilisations, early exploration, legends retold, the struggles that birthed independence — toward the present demands of leadership, climate change and natural disaster. It closes by casting delegations as seamstresses and dressmakers, making resilient professional alterations to the pieces they inherit.
Behold
Behold different eras,
Brought by;
Indigenous civilizations,
Early explorations -
Cultural histories!
Legends and stories
Recited,
Retold,
Reiterated,
Reminiscent of challenges,
The struggles!
Narrates,
Recounts,
Resonates,
Challenges,
At that time,
Within that time,
Birthed -
Motives for independence!
Leaderships
Past
Present -
Positive traits of
Integrity,
Empathy and vision;
To change the world!
Generational,
National,
International hardship -
Integral to addressing;
Climate change -
Borne of natural disasters,
Unhealthy living conditions!
Innovative,
Authentic
Strategic, and
Humble delegations – Like;
Seamstress,
Dressmakers;
Resilient,
Professional alterations -
on various pieces!