When we are forced to leave a life behind, what price do we truly pay. This question is the one at the heart of Warsan Shire's poem Midnight In the Foreign Food Aisle.Join me as I delve into this incredible portrayal of her uncle. Warsan Shire can only be described as a poetry superstar, who has captured the attention of audiences worldwide. From becoming London's first young poet laureate to collaborating with none other than Beyoncé on her album LemonadeShire has made a remarkable impact in the world of poetry.But those achievements are only a small part of what makes her writing so powerful. Warsan writes with a raw emotion that connects directly with her readers, and her unflinching approach to writing about her own feelings, family relationships, and the world at large has earned her immense popularity.In this episode, we'll explore the way in which Shire's culture and upbringing in North West London have shaped her unique writing style and crystal clear observations of others.

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The music in this week's episode is Little Fire by Tamuz Dekel