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So, you finished writing your first book, and you’re happy with it. Your spellcheck tool tells you that…
The Night Before
Dubbed by the renowned drama critic Nehad Selaiha as an “actor, director, and teacher of the finest caliber,”…
Do Not Attempt Anything Short Of
When your love is not your love, and when the homeland is but a map of blood and…
A Sparrow’s Tongue
A blue sparrow landed on my windowsill, and began to warble a melody that embodied all the beauty…
4978 Nights And One Night
To Faraj Bayrakdar, who spent 14 years in prison. 4979… is not the number of a secret account,…
Villanelle
“We..?” We are the fortunate exception to the true face of this nation… Real dreams are born into…
Stand and Asleep
Stand You twist and turn, with much concern, To get your mind set right. Throughout the day, and…
Octavarium and Re-enacting a Past Dream
Octavarium It lingers… Like an aftertaste, Ransacking your sporadic memories Thoughts frantically maddening. Mouth-gaped face, Eyes full ablaze,…
Lost
Swirls of fiery orange beautified the sky as a blazing summer sun slowly descended. Like a graceful ballerina…
Surveillance And Samara
Samara Did you ever wonder whether I had a name? Or do you think all dark-skinned women looked…