Their Home, Their Native Land Sabra Ismath May 30, 2019 Creative Writing In we marched,taking everything away.Claiming it’s ours,“Our home and native land.” They shared,They cared.We tearedthe trust woven in a land we call ‘home.’ Yet, we weren’t invited.We invadedanother’s home,to... Read More...
The Three Mirrors Ammarah Siddiqui May 19, 2019 Creative Writing The first mirror, shiny and clear, its silver trim an illusion, made solely from deceitful eyes. The strangers regard to this, their favorite mirror of all. Judging by reflection as shallow as skin, paper thin,... Read More...
Can you define love? Leena Abedin March 23, 2019 Creative Writing Love is a paradox. It exists simultaneously as a falsified, sensationalised, clichéd tool of the media to entertain or sell us things, and as something pure, untouchable and mysterious that emanates from somewh... Read More...
A Hero Come To Life Maryam Khan September 28, 2018 Creative Writing There is a superhero lurking within us all. A superhero that desires to protect, save, and improve lives. This is the story of how one girl found her hero. “BREAKING NEWS!” the TV blares, “Another bomb has e... Read More...
In n’ Out – The Microbiome Maryam Khan July 2, 2018 Creative Writing Hey, I’m Escherichia Coli, but you can call me Chia. I’m a leaf loving bacteria, and my journey has just begun. Traveling through the birth canal, I entered baby Sarah’s body. I live in the gut, and so do my fr... Read More...
Little Blue Room Zayna Siddiqui February 19, 2018 Creative Writing This room. These tight little four walls painted in a light blue color. A color that incites bursts of happiness in a person. I could stay here forever. It’s not perfect, but it’s my space. I do what I want in ... Read More...
Never Enough Feryal Niazi January 29, 2018 Creative Writing Do you know what it’s like to be never enough? It’s a bit tough. It sows itself like a seed at the first frown of critique; Where your grades aren’t enough, you could’ve tried harder, and even... Read More...
Gone On Graceful Wings Maryam Shah November 3, 2017 Creative Writing Here I am again, under this old tree. It’s a small, bent, shady tree, that has been here since my parents were my age. Many people think it doesn’t provide enough shade, but in my opinion, it’s the perfect rest... Read More...
MY Voice Canada Meets Heart to Heart MYVoice Canada October 8, 2017 Creative Writing From the Heart of Jewish and Arab Israeli youth Summer of 2017 brought a fresh wave of faces of youth from Israel: 10 Israeli Jews and 10 Israeli Arabs/Muslims. As Heart to Heart - the sponsors of this youth... Read More...
May You Sama Nemat Allah September 22, 2017 Creative Writing May you breathe. May you breathe in oxygen that makes your lungs thankful. May you breathe in air that fills the entirety of your body with freshness. May you be given the time you deserve. An... Read More...
