Part 4: A Mirror Of Insecurity The argument started over something as simple as shoes. Isma’il had asked for a new pair of Jordans—ones that…
Part 3: The Threat of Dhaqan Celis The more Ismail tried to connect with his Somali roots, the more he felt the pressure of impossibility.…
Part 2: The Disconect By the time Ismail entered high school, the feeling of being caught between two worlds had only deepened. He had perfected…
Part 1: The Arrival Ismail had little memory of the trip to America, but his parents’ stories painted vivid pictures. His mother would describe their…
With just the steady hum of the train to be heard in the darkly lighted compartment, the train rumbled across the countryside. The two people…
The house was silent when I finally made up my mind. My wife was asleep upstairs, and my son’s soft breathing came from his room…
Introduction: When you first read Dhoodaan’s poem “Likaaco,” you might find the language tough to get through. His words aren’t immediately clear and need some…
➢ Badanaa ardaydu marka ay jaamacada dhigtaan waxay xooga saaraan akhriska casharada laga rabo iyo buugta macalimiintu u asteeyeen si ay ugu baasaan imtixaanada iyo…
“Maxaan arrin dawlis dhow, Ma-diiddo la-soo qor-qoray Ku daabacan baal madow, Ku daawaday meel madow Wax aan duluc sii ridneyn, Indhuu ku daraandareen.” Maxamed ibraahim…
Book Review 11-01-2020 Introduction; Picture yourself stumbling upon a weathered book, its cover whispering secrets. That’s what you’ll find in “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.…