As I sit with the news of Malala Yousufzai's shooting... I start to consider the importance of being shot in the throat and head. The head where the mind lives and grows and the throat that gives life to the thoughts. Poem about the Voice of Women and Girls all Around the … [Read more...] about Malala Yousafzai : Poem dedicated to the Voice of Women and Girls All Around the World
[Interview in English] Malala Yousufzai – the Voice of Courage
Some times I sit by the computer with out a blink of an eye or a breath. I want to say something about how I feel, but the words do not come out. This is one of those times. When I heard and read about the young girl named Malala that was shot in Pakistan few days … [Read more...] about [Interview in English] Malala Yousufzai – the Voice of Courage
Speak Abu Dhabi: Celebrating the Masters Rumi, Darwish and Baudelaire at the Sorbonne, November 14th 2012
It is truly hard to believe that another Speak Abu Dhabi event is just around the corner. For those of you who were with us for the first in the series you remember that it is night of Poetry and music. It is a night of words and vibrations. Mostly though it is a night to … [Read more...] about Speak Abu Dhabi: Celebrating the Masters Rumi, Darwish and Baudelaire at the Sorbonne, November 14th 2012
My Teacher of Poetic Medicine John Fox is coming to Abu Dhabi
This would be like any child's dream right? To have one of their favorite teachers actually come for a visit! And now that very same thing is happening for me! My teacher of Poetry Therapy is coming for a visit to Abu Dhabi. John Fox will be here from December 5th until … [Read more...] about My Teacher of Poetic Medicine John Fox is coming to Abu Dhabi
In The Moment: A Night of Poetry, Painting and Music
It all started the Moment when Laila and I met. It was a very casual meeting of people, and soon became a beautiful meeting of hearts and souls. I was in California for a month during the summer, taking some courses in Poetry Therapy and also visiting family. I met Laila by … [Read more...] about In The Moment: A Night of Poetry, Painting and Music