When I saw the title I thought “Hey, that’s a translation of a quote from Te Reo Maori!” Then I wondered whether is was common in other cultures too - which kind of disappointed me. I was relieved to see that you are now a Kiwi. Go you! I am too! ❤️🥝🇳🇿
This is beautiful, & such a powerful reminder to always question that “carefully constructed narrative,” which here in the US is truly lies & propaganda based in fear & hatred.
Stunning, and so evocative. You're absolutely right that the 'West' does not know nearly enough about the Middle East, and we don't do enough to educate ourselves, which means we risk losing so many fabulous cultures. It's pitiful, and should be taught to all of our children. Not only to improve understanding, but to prevent the loss of these amazing cultures. It's harder to not care about a people that you have learned about and understand.
This is an amazing piece of literature and a testament to the power of language and your skill as a writer. Despite having never been to Iran or the middle east for that matter, I couldn't help but feel both witness to the beautiful culture you've shared as well as the similarities between my mother country of Cyprus. We are all people -the most important thing- and human culture is one in all forms.
So beautiful 🕊️
Thank you Abby ❤️
When I saw the title I thought “Hey, that’s a translation of a quote from Te Reo Maori!” Then I wondered whether is was common in other cultures too - which kind of disappointed me. I was relieved to see that you are now a Kiwi. Go you! I am too! ❤️🥝🇳🇿
Thanks Elizabeth-Jane! It’s one of my favourite whakataukī ❤️ 🥝
This is beautiful, & such a powerful reminder to always question that “carefully constructed narrative,” which here in the US is truly lies & propaganda based in fear & hatred.
Thank you Michelle ❤️
Beautiful, I relate so much to this in describing my time in Palestine! 💜
Thank you for sharing Naomi 🫶 I would love to hear your descriptions some time
Such a beautiful piece Zahra, you found amazing words!
Thank you Sean! Appreciate this 🥹
This is so beautifully written. Thank you for putting in to words what I could not.
Thank you 🙏 it’s so hard - for so long I felt like I had no words at all for the feelings I am feelings
Thank you Zahra - that is beautiful and paints such a warm, joyous, loving picture of Iran - a picture nobody wants us to see
Stunning, and so evocative. You're absolutely right that the 'West' does not know nearly enough about the Middle East, and we don't do enough to educate ourselves, which means we risk losing so many fabulous cultures. It's pitiful, and should be taught to all of our children. Not only to improve understanding, but to prevent the loss of these amazing cultures. It's harder to not care about a people that you have learned about and understand.
This is an amazing piece of literature and a testament to the power of language and your skill as a writer. Despite having never been to Iran or the middle east for that matter, I couldn't help but feel both witness to the beautiful culture you've shared as well as the similarities between my mother country of Cyprus. We are all people -the most important thing- and human culture is one in all forms.