I was traveling with my aunt, uncle and cousins, Seeking refuge in the confines of our car. Through dusty roads, we flee in urgent motion, 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…
In the land of the free, so they say, Where dreams are made, night and day, A feast for the eyes, a spectacle grand, But behind the curtain, a different hand. Well, aren’t you glad to be here? In this land of irony, nothing is clear. Hard work may be praised with empty applause, While…
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 tale of struggle written on history’s pages. Not heroes, but vilified in headlines, we’re cast, Terrorists, radicals, extremists, 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, unwanted in…
In the depths of society, A man seeks a wife, a maid in disguise, Serving his selfish life. But hear him say, with righteous might, “I prefer women wise and independent in sight.” In a world where fairness does not exist, A man dictates what he rules. His wife, once thriving in her role, Now…
They say America is the land of opportunities Where dreams soar high with endless possibilities. 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 unveils its cruel gaze. They say, You could be anything you…
Those were his words George Floyd, Who was he? Just a black man Who went shopping at the deli But treated like a criminal Like he committed a first degree felony. 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…
The moment I realized That I wasn’t alone You were inside of me Just like a clone Everything changed instantly My thoughts were all about you And I’ve never felt so motherly This side of me was naive and new. Suddenly, there was nothing important to me More than you. I was so attached to…
We are the leaders of today We are the leaders of tomorrow We never give up We always try Even if the road gets bumpy We never stop We always fly. And sometimes it’s okay to cry Let the tears out Stand tall Don’t feel small. We motivate, We respect That is the key to…
I’ve found myself gazing constantly outside the window Admiring the White Oak Tree as the winds blow It stands there proudly lifting her head high The broad stems and lengthy branches Barreling up to the sky. What a view! I murmur to myself Its branches are shapely and straight The leaves are rich green While…
