This is a fascinating and engaging collection of poetry from an Ugandan writer that deserves a lot more attention. The attention to detail is captivating, with Aseka carefully bringing Uganda to life in these poems.

I am really happy I picked up this poetry collection. I don't have a lot of knowledge about Uganda (beyond my high school crush having duel citizenship ship there), and I'm really grateful to this collection for increasing both my knowledge and my curiosity about Ugandan culture.

There was one poem in this collection that resonated with my personally. It was "Morning Ritual" which is about a woman yearning to become pregnant and have a baby. In an effort to become pregnant, she takes care of an akuaba doll (a ritual fertility doll). As someone who is also yearning for a baby, I found this poem relatable even though I'd never heard of an akuaba before. I understand the desire for a baby no matter what. In the poem, she says "Let her come with your large disk-like head. I don't care if she has no little folds of flesh around her neck..." I find this so relatable. I do not care what my child looks like or what their sex is. The desire for a child overrides everything.

I'd recommend this poetry collection to anyone who enjoys poetry and is interested in Ugandan culture. Be sure to check the back for the author's notes and do your own research throughout whenever you come across a word you do not know.