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The forgotten ones
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 escape from Somalia as a...
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Tell My Son His Father Loves Him
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 down the hall. I stood...
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Philosophical Reflections in Dhoodaan’s Poetry: Timeless Wisdom for Contemporary Life.
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 real thought. But, if you...
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Waxaan dhameeyay Jaamacad, Ka dibna waxaan billaabay inaan wax barto.
➢ Badanaa ardaydu marka ay jaamacada dhigtaan waxay xooga saaraan akhriska casharada laga rabo iyo buugta macalimiintu u asteeyeen si ay ugu baasaan imtixaanada iyo tijaabooyinka laga rabo. Qaabkaas waxbarasho...
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“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 Warsame (Hadraawi) Allaha u naxariistee....
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The Alchemist
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. This unpretentious masterpiece has captivated...
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Nimcooyinka eebbe inagu manaYstay
Ku baraaruga Gallada Illaahay ee noloshaada ku jira. In qofku tirsado nimcooyinka uu haysto oo ku baraarugsanaado waxay wax badan ka badashaa hab fikirka qofka iyo qaabka uu u wajahayo...
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Furiinkii cadayga
Waxa uu ahaa wiil mudo badan ku mashquulsanaa waxbarasho oo aan jaanis badan u helin sheeko iyo haasaawe. Inta ugu badan wuxuu dhalinyaronimadiisa ku qaatay kalinimo oo qol gaar ah...
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