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Kwoya Maples' Sea-Inspired Poetry: Long Eye

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Kwoya Fagin Maples new poetry collection, Long Eye, is a sea-inspired journey celebrating Black womens power as mothers, thinkers, protectors, and creators. This deeply personal work marks her shift to raw autobiography, following her debut book, Mend, which explored enslaved womens experiences. Maples, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama, draws inspiration from her upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina, and her love for the ocean. She wrote Long Eye during her artist residency at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, with motherhood and woodworking influencing her work. Maples emphasizes poetrys presence in daily life, inviting readers to explore her world at her website.

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