A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn

"A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn" is a collection of poems by Nigerian novelist and poet Ben Okri. Published in 2021, this work explores themes often found in Okri's writing, such as the interplay between the physical and spiritual worlds, and the struggle for identity and equanimity in unstable times. The title itself, referencing "dawn," suggests themes of new beginnings, awakening, or the emergence of light and understanding after darkness, aligning with the concept of "dawn" as a beginning. Okri is known for using magic realism to convey social and political chaos, and his poetry often carries urgent messages for his audience.123