Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson debuts an explosive new poetry collection titled: A Savage Turn.
With pages that burst with tenderness and defiance, Luke explains why he views his poetry as an anti-venom for colonial Australia -- one where pot plants whisper of stolen land and love poems bloom as fierce as wattle.
Then, honours the life and legacy of the trail blazing dancer, theatre maker, and gay rights activist Uncle Noel Tovey, who passed away this week, aged 90.
Plus for Word Up, Neenah Gray shares more of the Darumbal language.
Warning: This episode of Awaye! includes references to childhood sexual assault, racist language, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
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Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson possesses a rare gift: he hears the world in verse. He thinks every word rhymes with 'poem'. He has just launched his debut poetry collection: A Savage Turn.