The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers, I read a total of 17 books this year. 4 Young Adult.  All of them touched my heart. American Street  by Ibi Zoboi  Let Me Hear a Rhyme  by Tiffany D. Jackson  This Time Will Be Different  by Misa Sugiura  Love from A to Z  by S.K. Ali  3 Non-Fiction. They were about self-help. None of them really stood out to me. I would recommend an old favorite, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. 10 Poetry Collections. My top two favorites are: When You Ask Me Where I'm Going  by Jasmin Kaur Yesterday I Was the Moon  by Noor Unnahar Poetry Stats I wrote a total of 190 poems, which is an average of 16 per month. I self published two poetry books, Rising Soul and Her Durian . How did your year turn out? stay inspired, Fida

Hello Poetteers, Her Durian is now published! I dedicate the book to my aunts and uncles in Malaysia for teasing me that each experience I had was a poem idea. There is one uncle that deserves special recognition for inspiring the title. He jokingly told me I should title my next book “why I don’t like durian”. I did it in a way that fits my poetry aesthetic. ( instagram ). Blurb Her Durian is about Islaih's travels to Malaysia and her memories with family. These poems will make your mouth water with the different foods and dessert. It covers the topic of growing up in a multicultural home and experiences as a Muslim American. ( goodreads ). Poem The landscape gets smaller  a whole new view of a sunset  tiny lights twinkle the coming brings excitement  the leaving brings sadness  a part of me is everywhere. Available for Purchase Amazon | Smashwords Stay inspired, Fida