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I'm Fida Islaih, a self published poet and poetry editor for women poets who define themselves as a believer and closet poet. You’re here to share your journey through poetry, so that you feel heard and less alone.
I love storytelling. Whether it was reading books, journaling, writing short stories or the family newsletter. I always knew I wanted to inspire and help people but I didn’t know how.
I didn’t like poetry at first because of the structure. Then I was introduced to free verse and was prompted to write a poem about my culture. There I had an aha moment of how I can help people understand and learn about my culture.
I love learning about other people’s life experiences and culture. I gravitated towards those who wrote about that and supported them. I had a full circle moment of seeing how my hope to inspire and help people came true. I can encourage poets to share their vulnerabilities through poetry. While also helping them edit and make their poetry (book) the best pieces it can be.
Join me on my journey and I’ll join yours! Stay inspired!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I love reading on your blog! Also your drawings and ideas for books are awesome! InshaAllah you will complete all your goals, Ameen.
Assalaam alaikum sister Fida,, I just came across your blog and it's wonderful! keep up the lovely work! =)
Arva said…
Assalamu 'Alaikum Sr.Fida,

I, like Zainab, came upon your site. I absolutely love your poetry! :)

Arva
Shakira said…
I love ur blog,I love poems too and most times I think of writing them and stories too.Sometimes,I do and sometimes I don't.I like that you are also a proud hijabi,may ALLAH keep us steadfast on the deen. Pls,I'd like to know if I can copy things from ur blog and put them in magazines (or just write them down so I'd remember them) while giving you credit for them. Jaza khum lah khairan.Pls,send your answer to my mail-toyolusat4u@yahoo.com.
Anonymous said…
Lovely blog! I found it through Teens Can Write Too.
Anonymous said…
Hi! Thanks for popping into my blog...brought me here. Love what I have found...would like to stay in touch.

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