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Ockham poetry shortlist 2021

The Friday Poem: Race Riot, by Tusiata Avia

The Friday Poem: Race Riot, by Tusiata Avia

A poem from Tusiata Avia's Ockham-shortlisted collection The Savage Coloniser Book.
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By Tusiata Avia | 7th May, 2021
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Hinemoana Baker

The Friday Poem: One Hit Is Not Enough, by Hinemoana Baker

A poem from Hinemoana Baker's Ockham-shortlisted collection Funkhaus.
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By Hinemoana Baker | 30th April, 2021
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Nina Mingya Powles (Photo: Supplied)

The Friday Poem: Maggie Cheung’s blue cheongsam, by Nina Mingya Powles

A poem from Nina Mingya Powles' Ockham-shortlisted collection Magnolia 木蘭.
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By Nina Mingya Powles | 23rd April, 2021
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Mohamed Hassan (Photo: Supplied)

The Friday Poem: And before that we were stars, by Mohamed Hassan

A poem from Mohamed Hassan's Ockham-shortlisted collection National Anthem.
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By Mohamed Hassan | 16th April, 2021
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