Brave Little Sternums Poems from Rojava
Brave Little Sternums Poems from Rojava by Matt Broomfield is a collection published by Fly on the Wall Press in 2022, featuring 123 pages of poetry in English. The work reflects Broomfield’s experiences during his three years in the Kurdish-led region of Syria, known as Rojava, where he served as an internationalist volunteer. Through his poetry, Broomfield presents a nuanced portrayal of the ongoing revolution, exploring themes of identity and the complexities of the region’s future amidst conflict.
Readers will find that these poems delve into the vibrant yet tumultuous nature of the revolution, capturing its energy beyond the typical narratives found in mainstream media. Broomfield’s queer internationalist perspective informs his writing, raising challenging questions about the realities of life in Rojava. This collection aims to convey the multifaceted experience of a region that is both beautiful and fraught with contradictions, inviting reflection on the struggles and hopes of its people.
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Written during the three years Matt Broomfield spent living and working in the autonomous, Kurdish-led region of Syria known as Rojava, these poems paint a unique picture of the revolution there, from Broomfield’s own place in the revolution as an ‘internationalist’ volunteer, to the future of the region in the face of war. Written during the three years Matt Broomfield spent living and working in the autonomous, Kurdish-led region of Syria known as Rojava, these poems paint a picture of the writhing revolution there. From Broomfields queer internationalist identity, to the future of the region, this collection raises prickly questions and seeks to capture of the energy of Rojava, overlooked by the primary-coloured propaganda and grey criticism of our media. The revolution is living, ugly, beautiful, writhing, self-contradictory, hopelessly compromised, and utterly worth fighting for.
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