Momoe Malietoa Von Reiche

Momoe Malietoa Von Reiche is a Samoan poet, artist, sculptor, photographer.

Biography She was born in Samoa and was educated in Samoa and New Zealand. Her published books of poetry are Solaua, a Secret Embryo (1974

Von Reiche writes in English. Personal relationships are another recurrent theme in her works, and a quest for love and belonging features. Critics have noted some "autobiographical" elements in her poetry, with several of her poems being described as "vignettes which capture transitory moments of tenderness, compassion, jealousy and anger".

She runs an art gallery named M.A.D.D. in Moto'otua. Here, she organises dance and drama programmes, as well as creative writing programmes for children. She also illustrates children's books.