Selected Poems - Pat Parker Genre:Poetry But as Elias struggles with

But as Elias struggles with severe depression

he has vowed himself to an ancient power that will stop at nothing to ensure Elias's devotion - even at the cost of his humanity

you will see who the real heroes are

history reversed

memory and reportage

Selected Poems - Pat Parker Genre:Poetry But as Elias struggles withHer Black Woman's voice rings true and deep and gentle, with an iron echo. It is merciless and vulnerable and far ranging.' Audre LordeAlongside her invaluable contributions to social justice, Pat Parker (1944 1989) wrote five collections of poetry during her lifetime and is widely recognised as one of the leading African American, lesbian feminist voices of the 20th Century. Selected Poems collects her most loved works into an accessible volume,