The Homecoming of my old friend – Novid Shaid
“I turned the handle with my quivering hand My heart lamented as the door opened, I dreaded facing him after so long, I planned I’d throw myself before his feet, When suddenly every single thing vanished My house,…
Shukr bil-Lisan [Thankfulness of the Tongue] – Rashida James-Saadiya
"In the middle of the night when you need God most may the sky unfold and pull you closer May the ache of uncertainty drift away and the ocean within your chest, spill from your eyes For wherever…
Painted Toe Nails – Hina Jabeen-Aslam
"I took you to Paris, you went up the Eiffel Tower and to the Louvre Tasted some French macaroons which I know u loved because you made me eat lots! We spent a lot of time with your…
Zaghareet – Efemeral
"Hurriya, salaam, wa 'adala"* was carried on every tongue Moses' sister went out and into the crowds brought her brother home alive don't you know? when women zaghrit** revolution they have already seen rebirth“ * Hurriya, salaam, wa…
Line…up – Jamila Fitzgerald
Mohamed, peace on him and us, Stood on this earth And heard what he heard across The universe; Five times a day a chance To wash off my load And lay it before the Lord; Spill it... Help!…