Meet Rashidah Ismaili
I met Rashidah Ismaili in Medellin, Colombia in 2009. A brilliant person, poet and writer, she was the one who wanted to offer her help to an Uzbek poet in prison. “I would like to send him warm blankets and[…]
I met Rashidah Ismaili in Medellin, Colombia in 2009. A brilliant person, poet and writer, she was the one who wanted to offer her help to an Uzbek poet in prison. “I would like to send him warm blankets and[…]
(A poem from the series ‘Closed doors’) My dear fellow, Let’s become a taxi driver. People will tell us true stories Of their own lives and the country. Will you tell your mind and heart To open wider for change?[…]
Whoever you are – A white man, black or red, Are you a good companion or a threat? To put yourself first how can you afford, You’re a human being from the Lord! Whoever you are – A Muslim, Christian,[…]
MADIBA * ¿Has visto que la luna temblaba? Una hoja cayó del árbol. Creí que se convertiría en puente Entre el universo y yo. Apenas soy nadie Pero sé Que tengo claros derechos escritos en las hojas. Aunque déjame[…]
Madiba * Heb je de maan zien beven? Een blad viel uit de boom. Ik geloofde dat u een brug kon slaan Tussen mij en het universum. Ik ben niet zo belangrijk En ik weet, Ik heb heldere, op een[…]
Tolerance is to follow dreams allowing, A blessing wants to come back soon again. Stone City, your heart is mild and loving, Have more strength and zeal to entertain. Kindliness, charisma and good inning Engraved in your nature will hang[…]