‘Jhelum’ by Nabila Jameel
ILegend has it that Alexander the Great’s horse Jhelum died here and so the city was named after it.It is believed that Jhelum signifies the ‘hoof mark’ in Greek and that the horseleft a mark on the soft…
“In and out” by Juwairiah
"In and out" is a poem from the poetry book 'chai cannot be made in a kettle' by Juwairiah.
Poetry for South Asian Heritage Month
For South Asian Heritage Month Lote Tree Press is releasing ebook editions of two poetry collections by British South Asian Authors
ruins by Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu
Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu explores themes of African diaspora, identity and faith as a Black Muslim through her compelling verse, in a poetic tapestry woven between London and Ghana.
Call to Prayer (Fez, 1980) by Roger Abdul Wahhab Boase
A beautiful poem about Fez by Roger Abdul Wahhab Boase, conveying the sacred nature of the city with evocative details of the everyday.
Embracing, We Let Go by Yahia Lababidi
Yahia Lababidi reads his poem Embracing, We Let Go from the poetry anthology A Kaleidoscope of Stories, Muslim Voices in Contemporary Poetry.
Origami Lungs by Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu
Origami Lungs - A poem about the decree and destiny in the poetry book ALL THE BIRDS WERE INVITED TO A FEAST IN THE SKY