The transcendence of race and class is its vision. The political reality has been very different in Zimbabwe, but the poem does not give up hope. The song is passed on. Their cheeks "pinched" by a "chill" that implies something colder than cold weather, the next generation joins in the hymn of blessing to Africa. And we do, too.[by John Eppel]
Jasmine
from Carol Rumens: The Guardian: Books blog: Poem of the week: Jasmine by John Eppel
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