The Poetess combines the work of 21 poetesses from around the world. For centuries the poetess was only known as "anonymous". One of main objectives of this project was to find and publish the next wave of great poetesses and give their voices a name. We searched the world through poetry websites and Facebook groups to bring these 21 together. The selected poetesses are from Brazil, Spain, India, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Bhutan, Malawi, Uganda, the UK, and the US. They range in age from 17 to 77 years old. Other objectives included providing them a larger stage, increased credibility, and a chance to motivate their family, friends, and future family members that they might not ever get the chance to know. Together these 21 beautiful voices send their voice into the universe creating their positive ripple of new thoughts. They leave their work in
The Poetess
for other poetesses to carry forward.
The Poetess is the vision of Blair Smith who also financed and promoted the project, and Theophilus Agbu Clement AKA "Theo" is credited as the editor and coordinator. It is our great hope these 21 inspire the next 21 and so on such that the positive ripples they have created are infinite.
"And in the moment of their publishing, these 21 have become present with all that has ever been and all that shall ever be as their work on this project is complete and they are born again" - Blair Smith
The Poetesses: Abigirl Phiri - Blessing Adebola - Caitlin Wilcox - Claire Deakin - Comfort Japheth Ebzan - Dana Michele Sheehy - Dahlia Constant - Heather Harris - Lavin Owende - Maria Aparecida Guimaraes - Michelle Cintron - Obiora Precious - Oceana Lushay Smith - Pamela Atieno Omondi - Ranjana Rai - Rose R. Sales - Ruth Namatovu - Sali Andiamo Siyaya - Sarah Otieno - Somdatta Mitra - Ula Douglas