The Verandah Post
A literary newsletter for Caribbean feminist readers — seasonal, essayistic, and unafraid to take a position.
A nation of Queers and their Pride Flag - Discussion Essay by Reiya Lawrence
Reiya shares her thoughts on the Pride flag flying high in Jamaica. Are we allowed the tiniest sliver of hope that relevant pieces of legislation will be amended and the effect that could play on less progressive and discriminatory behaviour?
Breaking Water by Solare - Poetry
This week, we walk with the poet’s subject as she navigates the emotions immediately following an abortion. As best as she tries to release her load, her thoughts pull her down to the shadows.
Energy and the by-products of creativity by Richard Nattoo - Discussion Essay
This week’s discussion essay by visual artist Richard Nattoo dives deep into the shadows to resurface as whole—tapping into the dark and light, honouring all energies for an authentic rendering on the literal and figurative canvases with which we work. His image—An extract from Teeth Grid I—draws you visually into this conversation.
Performance of Miss Lou's Dutty Tough by Pauline Henry-Blake
In these times, this poem by the beloved Louise Bennett-Coverley may depict how many are feeling as we are inundated by storm showers (rain a fall) yet hard times prevail (dutty tough).
Bomber and the Breadfruit Tree
Would you cut down a tree, without planting its replacement, if immediately felt the dire consequences in your life?