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Happy Mother’s Day From Shakibé

Poetry, Ramblings & Fiction

Dear “Mom”

Dear “Mom,” I know we never had a good relationship; you never really understood me, we barely communicated, and you were not my… more »

Personal Stories

My Gift to You

“The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men – from mothers most of all, who carry the… more »

Bareed 3a Mahlo

If Only You Could See Me

Why am I blocked? Out of words? Unable to describe? What is it with me that I am looking at a blank page… more »

Bits

Seven Reasons Why I Hate Mother’s Day

1. Because it’s an orgy of flowers and gifts in a consumerist driven society (not that I have anything against orgies!) It contributes… more »

Readers' Corner

On this day (mother’s day)

Strings of light peak through kitchen curtains Revealing her wings, floating on thin air There she stands an angel in flesh In her… more »

French

J’adore mon oreiller

Non, que dis-je? J’en suis amoureuse. J’ai des difficultés à le quitter le matin, et j’ai hâte de le retrouver le soir. L’empreinte… more »