PROSE & POETRY

  • Cross-stitch pattern of two blue birds on a branch with pink flowers.

    Ink and Blood: Gaza’s Lament

    This poem reflects the painful contradictions of international resolutions and the lived reality of those enduring conflict. It captures the stark, visceral imagery of a people whose suffering is recorded in words that fail to capture the full depth of their tragedy.

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    A Lament for Joulani

    A poem written while grieving the loss of Mohammad Joulani, a friend and a wonderful artist.

    Available in English and in Arabic.

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    Lost Words, Fading Hope

    This poem is my heartfelt attempt to grapple with the deep, generational trauma that echoes through my people. I reflect on the unbearable pain of loss, the emotional weight of witnessing innocence shattered, and the fading hope that clings to a reality where words, even in their fullest form, struggle to capture the magnitude of our shared suffering.

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BLOG

Reflections on 2024

A short blog post on my thoughts and reflections on the past year. Take a look! It’s short and concise.

Rooftop by the ocean at dusk with full moon in sky.
Person wrapped in a blue blanket, looking at the camera, with a beach and sunrise in the background.

Thoughts on Healing & Resilience

This piece delves into the emotional weight of loss, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice and peace as a Palestinian, while holding onto dreams of healing and hope for a brighter future.

Available in English and in Arabic.

View of a grassy lawn with lilac bushes, a large tree, and a brick building with white columns under a clear blue sky.
A scenic outdoor pathway lined with trees bearing red leaves, with sunlight shining through the branches. The path is surrounded by green grass and leads towards a distant building. The sky is clear and blue.
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Teta’s Hair: A Palestinian Inheritance

Elderly woman wearing traditional attire and a headscarf, seated indoors.

"Teta’s Hair" is a personal essay about memory, resilience, and the quiet rituals that tie generations of Palestinian women together. Through my grandmother’s hair—how she cared for it, covered it, lost it, and passed down its legacy—I explore identity, displacement, and the ways we hold onto love and history, even as we change.