{"product_id":"the-talking-drum-and-other-poems-joel-solomon-tekenate-9781499756678","title":"The Talking-Drum And Other Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the drum speaks, a nation must listen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Talking-Drum and Other Poems\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful, soul-stirring collection that gives voice to the cries, hopes, and realities of a society navigating the turbulent journey of democratic leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling anthology, the poet captures the raw emotions of the oppressed-the needy, the dispossessed, the silenced-whose lives are shaped by injustice, broken promises, and the weight of failed leadership. These poems do not whisper; they echo with urgency, exposing the human cost of power misused and dreams deferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beyond the struggle lies another rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second part of this collection gently shifts into reflections on \u003cb\u003elove, life, and nature\u003c\/b\u003e-offering moments of beauty, healing, and connection that remind us of what it means to be human, even in difficult times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this book asks questions many are afraid to confront: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho will rise to bring true change?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen will justice find its voice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long will people wait for a savior?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs these questions linger, the poems stand as both witness and warning-capturing a society caught between hope and despair, longing and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBold, reflective, and deeply moving, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Talking-Drum and Other Poems\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a collection-it is a call to awareness, a mirror to society, and a timeless expression of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of poetry, social commentary, and African-inspired literature, this book will challenge your thinking, stir your emotions, and stay with you long after the final line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joel Solomon Tekenate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1499756674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781499756678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"Joel Solomon Tekenate","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48518710165759,"sku":"9781499756678","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80fa861b-28af-455c-a420-21a96719a9b3.jpg?v=1778735345","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-talking-drum-and-other-poems-joel-solomon-tekenate-9781499756678","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}