Download or read book Songs of Yemaya written by Trelani Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoruba orisha and goddess of the living oceans, Yemaya is mother of all and guardian of women's affairs. She assists us in reclaiming and reactivating our innate power to create and adapt to change. Dignified in stature and warm in spirit, we are all Yemayas. Passionate women. Strong-willed and independent, knowing what we want and how to get it. And though related, our experiences are uniquely and equally important. Songs of Yemaya is a collection of poetry and prose written by women of color on subjects of self-preservation, self-expression, self-discovery, intergenerational wisdom, diasporic consciousness, and more. While some featured authors are well known, others are sure to come as a refreshing revelation.