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"What We Ask of Flesh, like the flesh itself, is full of honey and fire. It's impossible not to feel called by these poems, summoned by their rich sound and vatic voice."—Amy Gerstler

Blending biblical characters into a deeply personal history, What We Ask of Flesh tells of women through time, their spirits borne through broken flesh, through wombs and memories. The body becomes instrument as words explore the mystical connection between what was and is.

Women are burdened

with consequence

hard-bought footprints

leading from each father's house

Remica Bingham currently teaches at Norfolk State University.

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Through biblical re-tellings, narratives, and lyric poems, this young African-American poet examines and heals wounds of flesh and spirit.
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About the Author

Remica L. Bingham, a native of Phoenix Arizona,is an alumna of Old Dominion University, Bennington College, and is a Cave Canem fellow. Her first book, Conversion (Lotus Press, 2007), won the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award and was shortlisted for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. She resides with her husband and children in Norfolk, VA, where she currently serves as the Writing Competency Coordinator at Norfolk State University. For more information on her work and upcoming events please visit www.remicalbingham.com.
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Missyla, December 24, 2012 (view all comments by Missyla)
I just finished “What we ask of flesh” and I must say I was not expecting such a raw telling of flesh and spirit. I like how the author uses biblical and present day comparison to draw the reader in. I don't know what the literary term is for the language Bingham uses, but it is riveting.
The language holds the reader captive in the same way woman have always held onto her emotions, leaving all types of markings on her heart and mind.
Bingham raises the question what we ask of flesh? I must admit I have never thought about it, but these selections certainly have prompted me to. The pain of abuse, death etc we mentally move forward but what about the flesh?
These poems are not meant to be read in formation from beginning to end, but savored. Allow the imagery of the body to fill your mind and the words massage your spirit. “Things I Carried Coming into the World” blew me away. I’m not sure if my interpretation is that of the author because these poems can truly be left to the readers’ interpretation. This particular one immediately made me think of the sins of our parents how their sin lives on in our flesh.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author for the purpose of this review.
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ISBN:
9780983934622
Author:
Bingham, Remica L.
Publisher:
Etruscan Press
Subject:
Poetry/African American
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20130231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
85
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in
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