Kwaku Kusi-Appiah
The delicate and powerful connections between humanity, nature, and justice are woven together with both urgency and hope. Each poem presents a call to action - an invitation to reflect on our relationship with the earth, to confront the injustices that harm both our environment and the communities that depend on it, and to recognize the sacred responsibility we all share in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. These poems touch on the aftermath of colonialism, environmental degradation, gender inequalities, and the complex forces of exploitation that continue to mar our world. Yet they also embody resilience-the resilience of nature, of Indigenous knowledge, and of people fighting for justice. From the rhythms of water and the whispers of nature’s voice to the struggles for accessible spaces and the quest for a more just world, these poems remind us that our destiny is interwoven with the Earth’s fate. Whether addressing the political climate at COP291, the struggle for water and resources, or the pursuit of equality and environmental justice, the poems in this collection beckon us to pause, listen, and rise to the challenge. The future is not a distant place but rather one that is created in each moment, through our collective actions and a shared commitment to both people and planet.
