Abstract
We are so tired. . . Tired out from being harvested About our “stories” How the vultures from the art, Academia, policy makers too Want to engage with us Sit down and have a brew Listening, dissecting explaining All the while claiming their latest Art, Plan and Research paper. You are no different from the property developers That come and break up an already functional Well-equipped community. We don’t need your “expertise”, Thank you for the opportunity. I think a conference is what’s needed with These “lower income groups”. So we can take notes watching The bleeding all the while scheming Would this be a great hook for my latest book? But I’m learning too I’m learning to see behind the doublespeak. I seek the truth behind your deceit. I will record your every experience Your horror and shock. As I turn what you do on its head Did you know I can write too! In my latest book there will be an inscription To those who inspired, those that just took So thanks for your interest We are learning to say no. We are capable enough to create our own show. On our terms, where no one redefines our truth. Listen out for us, we plan to raise the roof.
Footnotes
Biography
Tina Cribbin is a community activist and advocate.