‘The poems in this collection are an illustration of the hidden tattoos that have been etched along my skin and into my soul. Although invisible to others, they are a mesh of mental and emotional moments and memories. They are a testament of my survival, and more importantly a reflection of my growth. They are my silent voice…’
Invisible Tattoos is a collection of twelve distinctive poems that depict the beauty and darkness of the human experience through words…
Described as 'Poetic Stories,' each poem uses clever wordplay, thought provoking lyrics and a story-telling style, to explore a range of subject matters such as social inequality, the challenges of contemporary culture, and the timeless topics of love, heartbreak and inner conflict. The art of poetry is used to discuss history, politics, economy, culture and how this is intertwined with our identity. The poems are all accompanied by an individual analysis which explains the inspiration behind each bitter sweet story of human connection, struggle and spirit.
Invisible Tattoos is a book that will take you on an emotive roller coaster of highs and lows. Delving into the darker side of life and examining the complex world of emotions and encounters, this book provides a social commentary of the unheard voices of multi-cultural society, while touching on the subjects that make us all human and unlike anything else on this planet. This unique collection of poems will undoubtedly leave an imprint on your mind...
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lyrics
Welcome to my city...
It’s a metropolis of hybridity
Matters that were petty become heavy
And things that have no meaning can become everything!
What do you expect when wealth resides next door to poverty?
Ferrari parked next to a tower block that is worth half the money!
Wrong messages have so many mentally locked
It’s funny that we travelled through seas to arrive to open prison blocks...
It’s a city where everyone comes to find belonging
But they arrive to social conditioning!
The signs said ‘no Irish, no blacks and no dogs!’
‘Cause this is our home!’
So communities created a home from home!
So now we got mosques, next to the church and the synagogue!
And we got Waitrose next to the black hair shop!
And there’s always a man selling cards on the corner to phone home
This is a city where you’re never gonna be alone...
Fatherless communities, creating generations disengaged from their community
Wondering what is unity?
Youngers searching for a miracle
Dad’s not there so the Shotter on road becomes his role model!
He’s pushing a nice car, flashing a chaps and rocking designer labels
And the TV’s telling us that means he’s successful...
So the little boys imitate his actions, and the little girls all wanna be with a man just like him!
All craving something they lost before they were born...
Mum is depressed
Tired of holding down this mess, so much stress!
She was so desperate to have a family, thought it would make her feel complete...
But the man she gave her all to, left her for someone new, and now she’s all alone...
She had to get a job cause the bills won’t stop and on benefits she just about copes!
But now she don’t see her children, Dad’s not around so who’s raising them?
They fend for themselves cause she’s tryna create a better way to live
So the pills balance the pain, although it changes her and she doesn’t remain the same...
So welcome to my city...
Where the big houses mask broken homes!
And the tall buildings hold small characters!
And everything is about meaningless encounters!
The poor smoke while next door the rich sniff coke!
And we all need to numb something...
The sirens spread through the streets!
And no one sleeps!
Cause this is a city that dances as much as it breathes!
But this is the city that I call home...
It’s all I’ve known where I’ve grown!
One which embraces diversity
Without my city I wouldn’t be me...
There’s so much talent
Entertainers, life saviours and things you can’t even imagine...
Cause if you can see past the smoke
You will see why this is the city that I call home...
credits
from Invisible Tattoos,
released October 23, 2016
Written by: Farida Momtaz
Performed by: Farida Momtaz
Music by: Farida Momtaz
Audio Engineer: PGM Express
Produced by: Farida Momtaz
Poet Douglas Kearney and composer/producer/drummer Val Jeanty link up for a a compelling LP that feels like the written word come to life. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2021
