I was traveling with my aunt, uncle and cousins, Seeking refuge in the confines of our car. Fleeing through the dusty roads, Escaping the chaos, escaping the war. Who am I? We were surrounded by tanks, Their cold steel shells glisten in the sun, And they start shooting right at us, Puts my entire family…
In the land of the free, so they say, Where dreams are made, night and day, A show for the eyes, a grand performance, But behind the curtain, it’s a different play In this land of irony, nothing is what it seems to be. Hard work is praised with empty applause, While old men with…
You’re a woman, they say, But where do you belong? Your destination, undefined, Yet they claim to know it all. Marriage is their solution, Your true home, they decree. But I say, you belong to yourself, A universe within, wild and free. Copyright © 2023 Lucky Begum All Rights Reserved.
Palestine, my name echoes through the ages, A story of struggle erased on history’s pages. Not heroes, but villains in headlines, we’re cast, Terrorists, extremists, they say Yet, my story untold, I’ll share at last. For if I don’t, who else will? Imagine welcoming guests to your home, As the world turns them away Sharing…
তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? যখন ছোট্ট ছিলি সবাই বলতো তুমি একজন অতিথি সেই কথা টির মানে কি. তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? বিয়ে হবে যখন স্বামীর হাতে তুলে দিয়ে মা বলবে তখন সেটাই তোমার আসল বাড়ি বোকা মেয়ে নিজের বাড়ি শুনে হয়তো হবে মহা খুশি কিন্তু তুমি কি…
They say America is the land of opportunities Where dreams come true if you work hard. A place where you have freedom of religion and speech They say it’s a country where diversity is embraced, Wear your turban or hijab without feeling afraid. Yet, prejudice shows its harsh face They say, You could be anything…
Those were his words George Floyd, Who was he? Just a black man Who went shopping at the deli Treated like a criminal Accused of writing a fake check Cost him a knee to the neck. Wish I didn’t have to point out the skin color Because we all bleed the same. But let’s be…
The moment I discovered That I wasn’t alone You were growing inside of me Just like a clone Everything changed instantly Suddenly, my thoughts were all about you I’ve never felt so motherly This side of me was naive and new. Suddenly, there was nothing more important to me Than you! I became so attached…
I’ve never felt this way before, Until you entered my life’s door. The beauty of your little soul astounds me In your presence, I find grace, A love so strong, it lights up every space. The greatest blessing from above, A gift sent with the purest love. Luck found me the day I became your…
He calls me baby Like it’s my name He fell for my heart Beforehe could claim He kissed my forehead Changed the whole game He touched my soul Before he touched me When he hugs me so tight Everything feels right No matter what happens next I’ll never let him Out of my sight Together…
