Audio Poem of the Day syntax
Nov 28, 2025
Latif Askia Ba, a talented poet from Brooklyn, shares his reflective insights and a captivating reading of 'Syntax.' He discusses personal barriers and how he uses wheels to navigate space, highlighting a unique perspective on mobility. Ba delves into the complexities of his relationship with disability, artfully reinterpreting grammar as a means to express his identity. Concluding with a powerful message about making more space for oneself, his performance resonates with themes of acceptance and resilience.
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Barriers From A Lived Past
- Latif Askia Ba recounts living with barriers tied to his past and mobility needs in Brooklyn.
- He describes returning to spaces where people must make room because there wasn't enough room before.
Identity As Grammar Shift
- Latif reflects on identity and language, saying 'I' functions more like a verb than a pronoun for him.
- He suggests using 'you' as a preferable sentence start, shifting agency and syntax around disability.