Madhuri MEANS It!
August 22, 2019Have you ever read something that gets under your skin, disturbs you a bit, makes you a little uncomfortable but still leaves you feeling alive? Such is the case with Madhuri Pavamati’s now book of poetry I, Machete. As the title indicates , when it comes to poetry that is prolific and powerful, she’s a beast. The poetry collection has over 100 poems. Some are short. Some are long. Some make you ask “Damn girl who hurt you?” Some make you wonder “Damn girl who did you hurt?” Using words as swords she cuts to the raw meat of acquired…
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