Tag: Shadab Zeest Hashmi
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Vallum Poem of the Week: “Mosquée de Paris” by Shadab Zeest Hashsmi
Originally posted on Vallum: Contemporary Poetry:
Mosquée de Paris Ablution water, opal on a worshipper’s slipper left by the doorstep: She will travel far and return before its sparkle has dropped. Gold and ink on parchment dyed blue speaks of duty to the window and the wayfarer. Light caught on pink marble swirls into… -
“After a deadly aerial engagement, a cup of tea” by Shadab Zeest Hashmi
Past the news of war, you sleep in a litter of cacophony knowing the dead will forever bind their miasma to your hair knot their shrouds to every hook in the house, hem the sound of sirens to your head Between tonight’s brocade sky, inked textile of tomorrow, and tomorrow, there will be an hour […]
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A Celebration of Women’s Poetry on International Women’s Day 2019
Image: Srilata Krishnan Poethead has been celebrating the achievements of women writers, editors and translators for over a decade. International Women’s Day 2019 is no exception. This year I have decided to highlight the work of women poets from my international index and to introduce my readers to some new Irish poets. I am very […]