Nominated by the Embassy of Ghana
In Filaments, the mature poet returns with a voice at once ancestral and proverbial as a diviner’s words, and as contemporary and intricate as a master weaver’s web. The poetry of Comfort Arthur’s illustrations challenges you to probe for guidance into mysteries behind the poems. This collection of poems is for people of all ages, tastes and persuasions. It is as much for those who are new to poetry as it is for the connoisseurs of the art. This latest collection from the Ghanaian award-winning poet is divided into five parts. As each sub- section implies, there is a different focus depending on the title. Consistently however, we as an audience are treated to a persona who is confident in his craft and is willing to engage. The strong engagement with context, audience, and purpose make for delicious reading.