Bringing Poetry Therapy to the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai was such a joy. It was wonderful to spend the day in Dubai among books, authors, publishers and friends. This year I had decided that I wanted to bring more than just a poetry recital to the Literature … [Read more...] about Poetry Therapy at Emirates Literature Festival 2013
Poetry Recitals
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
Speak Abu Dhabi: Live Coverage of Poetry Evening celebrating the Masters Rumi,Gibran and Khayyam
Where does one begin to describe such an experience, a night full of love, light and friendship. A night where voices were heard for the first time and a night where voices continue to echo in my heart and soul. As you know, "Speak Abu Dhabi, was a night that the Masters Rumi, … [Read more...] about Speak Abu Dhabi: Live Coverage of Poetry Evening celebrating the Masters Rumi,Gibran and Khayyam
My first Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012
The Book Fair Experience is one that I had had before, but never before in light of being a POET. The highlight of the event was being a part of something so big and grand. Reading, writing, reciting, listening, interviewing, and interweaving. It was absolutely … [Read more...] about My first Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012
Speak Abu Dhabi: Rumi, Gibran, Khayyam and Us
Dear Travel companions, I am writing to invite you to an event of a life time. I say that in the sense that it has all come together for me as a poet, as a therapist and as a human being. To share the stage with the Grand Masters as well as other poets alive in our … [Read more...] about Speak Abu Dhabi: Rumi, Gibran, Khayyam and Us