Sum of Worlds

Forgive me
that it left you broken too;
there isn't room enough in the universe
for a mother
to break and unbreak.

>'Rashid's poems are devastating, immediate, angry, and pulsating with an energy that took my breath away.'
>'Through lyrical vignettes, Rashid explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection. This is recommended reading for poetry lovers.'
>'Smoldering and insurgent (.) An exhilarating collection shot through with wisdom and insight.'
>'A sharp and intricate mosaic of lived experience, shimmering with beauty, pain and resilience.'
>'There is defiance as well as longing in these poems that are woven together with the poet's cultural sensibilities.'
- Nabina Das