For the boy with roses

I have a lot of feelings about the world. That is possibly the most general statement I could make. But I don't really know how else to put it. I've been trying to think of a thoughtful way to write about the refugees (mostly Syrian) pouring through Europe right now. When I moved from Lebanon …

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How to Move to Lebanon in 4 Days

1. Pack your life into a suitcase. Technically you could bring two suitcases, though I recommend a suitcase and then a duffle for your books and shoes. Less to carry. I know packing is hard enough when you’re going to be gone for a week, but packing to start a new life is totally different. …

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The Orphans

This is a random poem that wrote, but I never got to turn it in for class. It's based on a brief encounter I had with two little muslim kids while I was in Jordan 3 years ago.   Dusty, well traveled feet, Rosy cheeks, painted and peeled by a hot Middle Eastern sun. The …

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