Vuyelwa Carlin was born in South Africa, grew up in Uganda and now lives in Shropshire. She read English at Bristol University.
She gutted the closets When he lay deathsick – Found his laces And lipsticks.
– No more grieving For you she said, It’s a waste of good Heart’s blood:
Groan and crumble! – For you stole My Crimson Dawn And Cherry Bowl.
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