This is a nice collection of poems from around the world. Each poet has their own voice that tells a story of how they see their world. I found it amazing that though this book is almost 30 years old (and I'm sure many of the poems older) it still hits home with many of the issues that we face today. It touches on classism, racism, sexism, body shaming, and love.

Each piece tells a story about the poet, about our neighbors, about our world. To read, to listen, to truly sit still and attempt to understand requires empathy. This is a collection of stories from around our world. They are our stories. ( )