Classic and Contemporary Poetry

SISTERS IN ARMS, by AUDRE LORDE            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: The edge of our bed was a wide grid
Last Line: Dreams of durban sometimes / visions the deep wry song of beach pebbles / running after the sea
Alternate Author Name(s): Adisa-warrior, Gamba
Subject(s): Gays & Lesbians; Death - Children; South Africa; Racism; Homoeroticism; Lesbians; Gay Women; Gay Men; Death - Babies; Racial Prejudice; Bigotry