Letters to myself.
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Poetry
Love isn’t deserved, it just is.
You asked about my loveThousands of jasmine flowersOverflowing from my chestOriginating at the arteries of my heart, through my blood,Blossoming within each of my cells ;Into the airYellow and white flowersCrawling from my soulSpilling onto the groundScattering all over the floorVine plants climbing the walls of your homeFilling every little crackMy love, like jasmine flowers,Encompasses …
I am not the reflection of your own insecurities | Part 2
Let your weak mind eat you alive I am not the reflection of your insecurities Fake misunderstandings Real attacks I am not the reflection of your insecurities Let your self-doubts eat you alive I am not the reflection of your insecurities I don’t need your inclusion I don’t need your words I am not the …
Funeral
Enterrement⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀How do you grieve someone who is still alive?A brotherA sisterA friendA loverHow do you mourn when you have no grave to weep on?Where do you plant the flowers?Where should they bloom if there is no sepulcher to adorn?What rites should you do?Should you pray the Janazah Prayer?Or should you bathe yourself in the well …
Anti-Blackness
For Tunisians: Here are some structures and people you can follow: Mnemty and her creator Saadia Mosbah ; Khawla Ksiksi and her FB group « Voix des Femmes Tunisiennes Noires », Falgatna, Enazeda For French People: Assa Traore, Amal Bentounsi & Sihame Assbague (on Instagram), La vérité pour Adama, Urgence Notre Police Assassine, Rokhaya …
Diaspora
No matter the shores you end up inYou’re like the wave that comes and goesYou don’t belong to the sandYou don’t belong to the landYou belong to this movementThat never staysThat never appertainsThat leaves you with the bitter taste of saltAnd disappears into the Mediterranean sea.– diaspora 09/02/19
