Racism and violence were non-existent in this world
Of fiction, where the black women rescued the white men
To love, while the secrets of slavery were unfurled.
In science fiction, there was a leading light and a ben
Called Octavia Estelle Butler, or Junie in dreams
Of fiction, where the black women rescued the white men.
She wrote about power, disease, incest, love and screams.
Self-destructive violence and hierarchical tendencies
Called Octavia Estelle Butler, or Junie in dreams.
In a sad world of poverty and dependencies,
Without having a father, she learned to fight against
Self-destructive violence and hierarchical tendencies.
Maybe to feel superior in struggle was sensed,
When people were aware to fight for identity.
Without having a father, she learned to fight against.
In a world of mutes, Estelle found a new entity.
Racism and violence were non-existent in this world,
When people were aware to fight for identity
To love, while the secrets of slavery were unfurled.
Poem by Marieta Maglas
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Meaning well marshalled within a demanding form. Impressive.