Kae Tempest Poetry

Kae Tempest, formerly Kate Tempest, is a contemporary English poet and performer. They have also written plays and novels. From early on in their career, they were nominated for awards. Their poetry book Let Them Eat Chaos was nominated for the Costa Book of the Year in the Poetry Category.

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Hold Your Own

‘Hold Your Own’ by Kae Tempest is an inspiring and easy-to-read poem. It emphasizes how important happiness and love are in life.

Kae Tempest's poetry is known for its honest and direct style, mixing spoken word with reflections on life, love, and happiness. In 'Hold Your Own,' Tempest encourages readers to focus on living fully, appreciating the present, and finding happiness from within. The poem reminds readers to let go of materialism and societal pressures, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from personal growth and meaningful connections.

But, when time pulls lives apart
Hold your own
When everything is fluid, nothing can be known with any certainty
Hold your own

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