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. He knew his parents’ expectations were growing heavier with each passing day. He struggled with the language, and the Somali music he tried to appreciate, and his inability to fit…
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 the art of silence, floating through his days like a ghost, trying not to attract too much attention. He knew he didn’t fit in with the Somali kids. His Somali…
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 modern-day epic, filled with danger, hope, and loss. They had left a civil war-torn nation in the dead of night. In her version, Ismail was…
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 sitting across from one another were visibly tense, despite the dark skies outside that hinted at impending rain. He hadn’t wanted to sit here. This particular carriage, this specific seat,…
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 in the living room, the lights off, staring at the letter I had just finished writing. My hands were shaking, but I felt a strange…
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 use a Somali dictionary and spend time digging into the vocabulary, you’ll see that Dhoodaan was much more than just a poet. His poetry is…
➢ 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 ee noocaas ahi waa mid dajisan oo loo qaabeeyay in qofka lagaga dhiso qaababka kala duwan ee uga faa’idaysan lahaa garaadkiisa, kartidiiisa, iyo hibooyinkiisa. Arintan…
“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. Marka aad tuducyadan oo qayb ka ah maansada “Dabahuwan” ishaadu ku dhacdo, waxaa laga yaabaa in aad markaaba dusha ka eegto, ka dibna aadan…
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 readers with its enchanting storytelling and timeless wisdom inspiring them to chase their dreams no how audacious they may appear. Strengths of “The Alchemist”; “The…
Dhirtu way is xigataa Is xanaanisaayoo Xididkeeda hoosay Xogaha iska siiyaan Dhibta iyo xadgudubkiyo Xayawaan jajabiyiyo Xooleheena daaqiyo Dadka xuladka galiyee Gudin kula xarbiyayay La xifaaltantaa oo Xurguf iyo dagaal iyo Xurmadiisa goysaa Marka geed xanuunsado Ama dhaawac xoogliyo Uu gaadho nabar xuni Ways xanaaniyaan oo Xeelad lagu badbaadshiyo Cudud bay ku xoojaan Biyihiyo xareeday…
