A Basket of Flaming Ashes

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A BASKET OF FLAMING ASHES POEMS JOYCE B. ASHUNTANTANG A Basket of Flaming Ashes ‘‘The language; it is the language, powerfully evocative and sensuous. Ashuntantang weaves words into a beautifully strong fabric that caresses and soothes, appealing to /invoking all the senses.’’ Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka, Associate Professor of Theatre, University of Kansas ‘‘This is a charming, and almost titillating first volume overflowing with romantic energy and a range of sentiments by a fiercely passionate poet. The thematic panorama is broad and the style provocatively confident.’’ Emmanuel Fru Doh, PhD Poet and Author of Wading the Tide Ashuntantang’s poetry collection captures and shapes her landscape, sung -spoken to the unmistaken rhythm of her African sensibility. These poems are a pure delight whether read or seen/heard performed. Pamela J. Smith, Ph.D. Professor of English, Humanities & Women Studies University of Nebraska Acclaim ...