A couple of months ago, I got a most beautiful email from my niece Kira. She is actually the daughter of a very close friend. Somehow Kira and I have had a bond since the very beginning of our meeting. I always enjoyed our family visits but it was the time I had with her and of … [Read more...] about Touched by Wisdom of One Soul
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Poetry at Emirates National School for Girls in Abu Dhabi
I would like to dedicate this blog to each and every student that I met on my visit at the Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi. I would also like to thank each and every teacher and administrator that attended the workshop sessions. From the Arabic teacher to Mr. Paul who came … [Read more...] about Poetry at Emirates National School for Girls in Abu Dhabi
Malala Yousafzai : Poem dedicated to the Voice of Women and Girls All Around the World
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
A Poet’s thoughts about ARABANA a short film by Nayla Al Khaja at TEDx Abu Dhabi
Nayla Al Khaja shared one of her short films with us called Arabana, during TEDx Abu Dhabi. Please only watch the film knowing it is the story of abuse and neglect of a little girl and only if you are in the space and mind to watch such a movie. While watching … [Read more...] about A Poet’s thoughts about ARABANA a short film by Nayla Al Khaja at TEDx Abu Dhabi