“Under your feet, the trapdoor to heaven opens its mouth, its teeth grazing your toes.”
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Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head
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Warsan Shire
Warsan Shire is a British-Somali writer renowned for her poetry and prose. Her works often explore themes of identity, race, gender, and immigration, earning her praise from readers and critics alike. more
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