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“War and tooth enameled salted lemon childhoods All colors run, none of us solid Don't look for shadow behind me I carry it within I live cycles of light and darkness”

Quote by Suheir Hammad

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Suheir Hammad is a celebrated Palestinian-American poet whose work delves into themes of identity, politics, and social justice. Born on October 25, 1973, she has made a substantial impact on the literary world with her compelling poetry. more

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