Marshmallows

By Cheryl Marie Wade

Sarah, who is three And too young to understand The personal and political ramifications Of Different Holds my hands in hers and coos Ummm... Like marshmallows

About this poem

Wade performs this poem in her video Here (1991–92). The text is from the performance’s printed handout, dated © 1986–1990. Read the whole performance.

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