How does one allow oneself to write about Autism when one is not From what I have read, watched and seen and heard I realize that it is a state of BEING Being here and now and Present at times with TOO many thoughts around Being here and now and Present and with NO ONE … [Read more...] about A Poem about Autism
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Artwork created by art students, inspired by the Poems of Bahareh
When Stefanie asked me to speak to come in and speak to her art class, I was a bit puzzled. I thought why would an art teacher be inviting me to speak to her class about poetry, but then she told me that each year she does a unit on calligraphy and the use of words in art... … [Read more...] about Artwork created by art students, inspired by the Poems of Bahareh
UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
For this mothers day, I chose this picture taken by Atiq-ur-Rahman, Gulf News of a son who is a champion in front of the world, and yet he shows such subdued respect to his mother who bore him to life. MOTHER'S DAY: On this day if you were to say only two lines to your … [Read more...] about UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
International Women’s Day 2012, A Poem about Women
EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN – END HUNGER AND POVERTY. “Invest in rural women. Eliminate discrimination against them in law and in practice. Ensure that policies respond to their needs. Give them equal access to resources. Provide rural women with a role in … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day 2012, A Poem about Women
A Poem About “A Separation”, Academy Awards and Life’s Rewards
The realities of life start to make sense when generations can understand the reason for life When a father has Alzheimer all others may not be able to bear all that he does not recall The unborn child is even affected at the cries of the father bearing judgement and … [Read more...] about A Poem About “A Separation”, Academy Awards and Life’s Rewards