I'm a little annoyed, but I'm also a little sad. And this may be elitist, but I'm Lahori. We can get elitist. But no offense meant, I promise! I get invited to a lot of South Asia-related events on campus, and I can say that I have not been to a single one since I … Continue reading Voulez-vous bhangra avec moi?
Month: February 2015
Deah, Yusor, Razan
https://twitter.com/arabprodigy30/status/358020467065905152 Another day, another tragedy, and it seems like the tragedies keep hitting closer and closer to home. I have always identified first and foremost as a Muslim, and you can debate my religiosity all you want but it doesn't take away from the fact that I'm a fervent Muslim and a vocal one at … Continue reading Deah, Yusor, Razan
new england winter in haiku
Snowflakes, your kisses sneak through my open window, like kindred spirits. Vast sheets, virgin white, rendered unkind by footsteps:corrupted too fast. With trepidation I leave warm sanctuary: it's fucking snowing. Murky-iced water, I plunge, unknowing: wet socks - I'm so fucking done. Cocooned, I lay wrapped in the mantle of winter, get me out of here. Winter … Continue reading new england winter in haiku
