"Bloodline"
"Bloodline"
I am an invader
in a land I love
an outsider to the place
I was born.
I am tied to this Earth
to this dirt
though my ribs were pulled
from the soil
across the sea
in a place I’ve never seen.
My foremother’s tongue
is a foreign tune
stitched into my skin.
I am a stranger
to my origins
where a people who were once mine
shared stories by flames.
What worth is a percentage
To a descendent
of estrangement
who has lost her blood
without bleeding?
Submitting to Clamor
"Clamor is the University of Washington Bothell’s annual Literary and Arts Journal, representing the best creative practices in literary, visual and media arts from across our campus and surrounding community. Clamor is published by students for students and is staffed by participants in BISIA 401 at UWB." - Clamor, "About Us"
Clamor opens for submissions for the following year's edition each autumn quarter, remaining open for a handful of months. It is an excellent opportunity for students to share their art in a variety of mediums (visual, written, audio, video, mixed media, etc.). Clamor is published as both a print publication and a digital publication.
"In keeping with our name, our editorial mission is to uplift and bring together the diverse and emerging voices of our campus in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to shine a light on the best artistic practices of our community, and we seek to specifically center voices from traditionally uncentered communities." -Clamor, "About Us"