No Brackets on my Tongue
“Why you (wan’) me speak / like your Queen when I / have my own monarchy?”
Tanicia Pratt is a millennial, Bahamian-Muslim poet based in Nassau, New Providence. Her writing naturally explores the cultural experiences of Caribbean women. She cares about human wellness, the environment, and cultural preservation. Her work has been featured in Write About Now, POUI, Transforming Spaces, NE8, and Double Dutch. Tanicia loves coffee + horror films + staying in bed on a rainy day.
“Why you (wan’) me speak / like your Queen when I / have my own monarchy?”