Before the Famine

Inspired by Caroline Hau’s moving debut novel, Tiempo Muerto, Maria Prieto reflects on the colonial legacy that pervades contemporary tourist practices in the Philippines.

Poetryjfa2 December 2022FeaturedComment

hyperconsumption

Following Daryl Lim Wei Jie’s reflections on capitalism, this poem focuses on questions of excessive consumption, pollution and waste.

Poetryjfa16 November 2022Comment

just as the fathers intended

This poem explores the irony of the American dream and declaration of independence in 2022.

PoetryAngana Narula11 September 2022Comment

Anatomy of the Other

Communications Assistant, Anna Luo, describes the conflicting experience of being biracial whilst addressing violence and oppression against one’s people.

Poetryjfa13 May 2022

God’s Mistakes

Isabella Astuto

This poem depicts the author's struggles with their gender identity and their religion.

Poetryjfa8 February 2022 Comment

Stateswoman

Safa Ahmed

Editorial assistant Safa Ahmed reflects on Islamophobia, racism, colonialism, and white hypocrisy in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Poetryjfa27 January 2022Comment

Colour Theory

Sally Deen

This poem reflects on how the different meanings Western society assigns to colours plays a role in perpetuating biases against Blackness and Black people.

Poetryjfa15 January 2022Comment

The Black You Wear So Well

Ruth Torty

Ruth Torty comments on the pressing need for Black people to be themselves without prejudice hanging over their heads.

Poetryjfa16 December 2021 Comments

Speaking at an Intersection

Eric Abalajon

Eric Abalajon paints a picture of a rally held on International Human Rights Day in Canada, where allies “numb their discomforts” in order to raise their voices against greater sufferings.

Poetryjfa7 October 2021Comment