Paloma Mohamed Martin

Notes of a Red Woman, Slightly Sane Paloma Mohamed Martin

This is the first collection of poems from Guyanese celebrated artist Paloma Mohamed Martin in 17 years. Her second collection "Song" published in 2000 was shortlisted for the Guyana Prize for Literature in the same year. Her first book "Come Fiah" appeared in 1994. " Notes of a Red Woman, Slightly Sane" presents Mohamed Martin's response to the life she has experienced in two continents over 17 years. It commits to print several new beloved pieces such as "Poetess", " Juices" and "Portrait for Me." The book also includes a few old favorites such as " Farro-The Poet" and "Boston in February," Paloma Mohamed's poetic voice is poignantly lyrical and powerfully evocative. -- the mature voice of a radical artist overlaying the surgical intellect of a scientist.