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بيروت تمطر

Jad Youssef Doumani
Rain on roofs in Beirut

لم يعد المطر يتساقط على بيروت، لكن يبدو—لو أنها لا تتوقف عن الشتاء هنا،لو أنها لن تتوقف عن الشتاء أبدًا ويا تُرى لماذا—لماذا لم يعد المطر يتساقط على هذه المدينة؟لماذا …

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I Was Meant for Firewood, But the Tree Embraced Me

Nour Aboaisha
Olive branches upright

I lean toward my mirror, gazing at the reflection of my pale features and at my almond-shaped eyes, whose spark has been dimmed by the sorrowful nights of the North. …

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Wahid واحد (Queer Tatreez)

Micaela Kaibni Raen
Wahid

We are not numbers on the news, we are Queer/Trans Palestinians, and our love transcends empire. This work is dedicated to Queer/Trans Palestinians living in Palestine and to those in …

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Organized Violence and Resistance in Sudanese Theatrical Experience: The Play “Those Who Crossed the River” as a Model

Nassir al-Sayeid al-Nour, Alsir AlSayed
Theater Mask with Turban

Abstract This paper seeks to explore how resistance to organized violence manifested in the play “Those Who Crossed the River.” It will provide definitions of the terms “organized violence” and …

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Whispers’ Screams (Queer Tatreez)

Micaela Kaibni Raen

We are not numbers on the news, we are Queer/Trans Palestinians, and our love transcends empire. This work is dedicated to Queer/Trans Palestinians living in Palestine and to those in …

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Subject: A Poem for the World – “A Veil of Immortality”

Nicola Mastroserio
NASA Photo: Noctilucent clouds above the south Pacific Ocean

A VEIL OF IMMORTALITYhas conceived our love…Flowers of the soul…Expanses of existence…have erected eternity… Nicola MastroserioApril 16, 2025 – Polignano a Mare حجاب من الخلود…قد أنجب حّبنا…أزهار الروح…مساحات الوجود…أقاموا األبدية …

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The Hangman

Nassir al-Sayeid al-Nour, Dr. Abuelgasim Gour
gallows with rope

A giant man dangled by the gallows rope driven by a ruthless desire for death. Calmly and expertly, I moved the latch. His death was a nice, delicious and velvety …

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“Poetry.” (To You…)

Nicola Mastroserio
Hand written poem - To You by Nicola Mastroserio

TO YOU…WHO WERE BORN IN A DREAM…WITH A BREATH OF LOVE YOU OPENED THE GATES OF THE SOUL…AND GLORIFIED OUR HEARTS…TO ETERNITY… Nicola Mastroserio30.4.2025 “Poesia Italiano”. (A TE…) A TE…CHE …

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The Diver: a Novel about Abu Hamid AL-Ghazali, A Historical Character, Fictionally Restored

Nassir al-Sayeid al-Nour
Al-Ghazali book cover. The Diver.

The acclaimed Egyptian novelist and linguist Dr. Reem Bassiouney, mostly known for her historical serial novels, in particular her trilogy of the Mamluk era, has recently issued her new novel …

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When Death Comes to Us, Father

Reem Sleem, Manal Al Kahlout
Painting of poppies in Gaza

When death comes to us, O Father,Tell death that we do not fear.Tell death that we are bare,With nothing but a shroud to wear. Tell death that we were born …

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