Born near Zvishavane in 1956, poet, novelist and social commentator Chenjerai Hove now lives in exile in Europe. His critical social and political commentary in the weekly newspaper The Standard (2000-2002) gave rise to threats that he was forced to take seriously. For a creative writer who cares deeply about his country's welfare, leaving is a moment of profound loss. The Writer's Room presents Zimbabwean poet Chenjerai Hove, as part of our new Writers in Exile Residency, in partnership with Florida International University.