Wana Udobang: Still Birth

Relieving poem about heavy burdens

Poetry performance at the Ake Festival 2019 (2019) by Ake FestivalBook Buzz Foundation

About Wana

Wana Udobang is a highly regarded poet and spoken word artist. Her poetry often addresses themes related to identity, womanhood, mental health, and social justice. She is known for her engaging and powerful performances.

Poetry performance at the Ake Festival 2019 (2019) by Ake FestivalBook Buzz Foundation

Wana: Still Birth 1
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Stillbirth

When the pain gets too heavy, 
Open your mouth and spit it out 

Listen 
When the pain gets too heavy, 
Open your mouth and spit it out

You must never chew
You must never
Swallow

Palmwine & Poetry Evening at Ake Arts & Book Festival 2015 (2015) by Ake FestivalBook Buzz Foundation

Wana: Still Birth 2
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Nobody will come 
For you when you 
Are writhing in 
Pain from a belly 
Swollen with 
Anguish

Nobody will come 
For you when you
Silently scream in a stillbirth

Palmwine & Poetry Evening at Ake Arts & Book Festival 2015 (2015) by Ake FestivalBook Buzz Foundation

Wana: Still Birth 3
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My dear...
There is no 
consolation for 
long suffering,
I wish somebody 
would have told me 
earlier,

So remember
That when the pain 
gets too heavy, 
Open your mouth and 
Spit it out.

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