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Anticipated Poetry Reads of 2020

Hello Poetteers, Happy new year! I'm looking forward to more poetry from new and favorite authors. January All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols "A celebration of hope. An encounter with grace. A restoration of the heart. A healing of wounds. An anthem of freedom. All Along You Were Blooming is the ultimate love letter from the pen of popular Instagram poet Morgan Harper Nichols to your mind, to your heart, to your soul, and to your body." February Sincerely,  by F.S. Yousaf "Searching for a profound way to propose to his love, F.S. Yousaf reread the letters she had written him. In them he found his proposal, as well as inspiration to write his own prose and poetry. From this inspiration, Sincerely was born. It carries messages of positivity, hope, and most of all, true love." shot glass confessional by Cyrus Parker "Non-binary poet Cyrus Parker returns with shot glass confessional, a collection of 50 shot-glass-sized p

Poetry Prompt: Prayer

Hello Poetteers, Word Prompt Prayer Questions How do you pray and how does it feel? When and where do you pray? Does prayer help you and how? Has there been an unusual place you have prayed? How was that experience of praying in an unusual place? Sentence Starters I pray for Prayer is My heart
 The prompt is from my book, Journey to Healing . Stay inspired, Fida

Forgive and Heal

Hello Poetteers, Pick yourself up Learn to forgive yourself for being hard on yourself learn to take it easy and give yourself grace. Allow yourself time to heal. With healing comes strength. No one else can heal you. For more self love poetry check out my book, Blossoming Heart . Stay inspired, Fida

Her Durian Sneak Peek

Hello Poetteers, Remember Their Faces They once gathered around me  as I told a story as a toddler  it feels like deja vu  as they gather around me  wanting to read the stories I've written  my face is flushed red  but I will always remember their faces  Salaam After Prayer Across the world we all show up for God together  listening to his words  praying to ease our hearts. 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. Smashwords | Amazon Stay inspired, Fida