Our men do not belong to us. Even my own father, left one afternoon, is not mine. My brother is in prison, is not mine. My uncles, they go back home and they are shot in the head, are not mine. My cousins, stabbed in the street for being too—or not—enough, are not mine.
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The only darkness we should allow into our lives is the night, and even then, we have the moon. Sums it all up
im a student studying warsan shire could somebody explain the meaning behind this poem? thanks
I am I am I am I am I think I am I thank I am I'm Glad I am I'm proud I am A real religious man
The first stanza is very moving, ..Thanks for sharing your thoughtsfull words with us
Yes, the moon can only be visualised in night.