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“But I’m Bored!”

Megan Wyatt “I’m boooooooored.” What mother has not heard this statement coming out of their children’s mouths before? With spring break last week in full swing for my two kids, there were a few days where we didn’t go out, as I chose to just stay home and be together. Mid-day my son comes into the kitchen, slumps into a chair and tells me he is bored. I eye ball all the toys now displaced throughout the hallway... Read More →

Grave Regrets

by Naiyerah fictional poem They piled the dirt over her body, Burying my throbbing heart without mercy. I crumbled to the ground, choking, suppressing my agonizing cries. My mother disappeared right before my eyes. I felt so alone, so deprived. Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time. I knew the day was coming, but I just needed respite To beg her forgiveness – to make it all right. I’m sorry I raised... Read More →

No Love Lost

I know the second glance is sinful, but it was instinctive, and I could hardly have helped a double-take as Dawud Ali walked right past me, headed straight back into my life. It was the fall of 2006, and I hadn’t seen Dawud in the two years it’d been since I’d left high school. We were in the same homeroom all four years, but moved in different circles and rarely spoke, outside one conversation senior... Read More →

From the Diary of an Extremist

Umm Zakiyyah “Go back to your country! We don’t want you here!” The words still echoed in my mind as I crossed through the carpeted lobby of the Student Union building. Students sat in huddles on the floor, others sat lazily on the arms of couches, occasionally laughing at something someone said. When I walked by, the voices quieted suddenly. Like needles pricking me all over, I felt their eyes following me. But... Read More →