The Poetteer

Gold Gift Every time I look down at my wrists and see the bracelets I see their hands, I am reminded of both women who wore it before me I hope to embody their strength. Behind the Poem This poem is from Her Durian. I wrote it after my mom gave me her bracelet that she had gotten from her mother. In the moment it felt casual. She slipped on my wrist to give me some arm candy before our trip to Malaysia. My own grandmother didn't recognize it yet thought it was beautiful. This memory will always be attached to the bracelet and poem. Signed paperbacks are now available for purchase. 

Hello Poetteers, Adapt to Culture Culture of the place matters  work on understanding  and adapting to the social setting  I wear a bright caftan in Malaysia  but in America I’ll look out of place. Cultural Traits Malay's quiet patience Arab's loud intensity I need space to be both two cultures fighting in my heart after a month of keeping quiet I feel the urge  to let out the louder side of me.  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. Signed copies of Her Durian are available. Message me if you’re interested in purchasing a copy. stay inspired, Fida 

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

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

Hello Poetteers, In the beginning of the year I announced I would be publishing Her Durian in the fall. The day has come! I’ll be publishing it on November 5th 2019! The Blurb Her Durian is about Islaih’s travels to Malaysia. The poems will make your mouth water with the different foods, fruits and dessert. It covers everything from family and growing up in a multicultural home. Add it on Goodreads .  Sneak Peek It feels like I’m missing something  is this what being homesick feels like?  it feels like my life back home is on pause  despite it,  I’m grateful for my experience in Malaysia  it’s starting to feel like another home. More can be found on instagram .  I’m taking preorders for signed copies of my upcoming poetry book, Her Durian, for $15. Message me if you’re interested. Your purchase will help fund the book cover. Stay inspired,  Fida

Hello Poetteers, When I first got into poetry I wrote about my cultural experiences but as I moved forward in my poetry journey I explored different themes. It feels good to come back. As I was working on this collection there was a lot of self doubt. I worry that I may be wrong or that I’m not worthy of sharing such pieces. I worry about being controversial and over stepping boundaries. I love all your guesses: Growing Soul Thriving Soul Nourishing Soul Colorful Soul The alternative title I was thinking of was ‘Rooted Soul’. But the more I thought of it I came up with a title that better fit the collection. Roots is about building a community, home and foundation while rise is about learning and growing from that foundation. From an identity crisis and being naive about my beliefs, this collection is about growing up in a multicultural and Muslim home, accepting my identity and understanding the depth of my faith.  That title is ‘Rising Soul’. This wil...