"in Arabic / everything sounds like the last words / anyone would say / before being lost at sea"
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In her poem, Fatema A. Jalil displays a storyline that is weaved into the reality of our societies. She employs imagery and plays around with the formation of “shame” to serve the purpose of her message.
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Dana Al Rashid's work reads like a premodern poem, a feat cultivated by its images, language, and rhyme scheme. Dotted with lessons and honesty, her poem seamlessly epitomizes the uncertainties of being alive.
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Iman Alzaghari's 'Mama' is a celebration of a mother's love, especially in its quiet manifestations. Exploring sustenance, community, and care, her poem feels like basking in the warmth of an embrace.
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Heartbreaking, careful, and a loving ode to our mothers, Rasha AlKhateeb's poem captures the seeming universality of motherhood.
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“And God, God— / I am the worst liar. I do not want transcendence, / Only the small importance of long lessons.”
Read More"Who am I if not peeling my skin, dying in the streets, giving birth to shells / and broken homes who still quietly live with each other."
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"Happy Birthday - Sana Helwa" reflects on family, mortality, and loss. It is a gentle call of prayer for joy and wellness to those we will leave behind as time continues to drift forward.
Read More“my foggy brain reminds me: / everything is transient; i am forever”
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“Can I tell you I found myself and I don’t know if I lost you in the process? Can I tell you this blossoming is staring devastation in the face and glaring at the loss?/ Do I have to lose you?”
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