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T.Keditsu

T.Keditsu is an indigenous feminist poet. She is the founder of the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Alternative Learning (CIKAL) and advocates the revival of indigenous Naga textiles and women's narratives through her popular Instagram avatar @mekhalamama. She lives in Kohima, Nagaland.
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Chede (Wild Figs)

Some fruits were not meant for cutting Formed when stones were soft and Birth was still a kind of bursting See how wild fig flesh bruises when cut By these alien knives, Unschooled in surgical assault No, that firm tart flesh next
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Breastfeeding

Come my child and feed on these breasts This time maybe my milk will come I’ve removed the scabs, cleaned up the blood The doctor says if you suckle enough My body will answer your hunger Come my child, help
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