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Fida Islaih is a self published poet and freelance poetry editor. Islaih writes about mental health and cultural experiences. She helps other poets polish their poetry books for self publishing. Aside from her work, she enjoys calligraphy and jigsaw puzzles.

Average rating: 4.16 · 69 ratings · 29 reviews · 13 distinct works
Blossoming Heart

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Wilting Mind

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Her Olives

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A to Z Poetry

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Her Treasures

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Hugs & Kisses

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Smile Back

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Rising Soul

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Her Durian

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Swallow

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I enjoy reading a song and analyzing the lyrics. I love being able to detect the story she's telling while also interpreting it. I develop my own personal connection. Here's a breakdown why some of the lyrics have become my favorite.
no one here to blame, what about your quiet treason.
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“I resist the urge to let my anxiety win
to let it take over what I love
to let it stop me from doing what I love
from loving myself.”
Fida Islaih

“Laying in a hammock, darkness surrounds me.”
Fida Islaih, Hugs & Kisses

“We are a collection
of blood and bones
we are a collection
of veins
all strung together
delicately
using our skin
as a hard shell it shouldn't be.”
Fida Islaih, Her Treasures

“It is not Islam that oppresses Muslim women, it is the lack of knowledge or the lack of application of that knowledge that oppresses.”
Na'ima B. Robert, From My Sisters' Lips

“It was then that I came to an important realization:as long as someone is beautiful,thin,wealthy,fun-loving or talented,we are happy to accept him or her at face value.We are not ever taught to look for-or care about-what lies beneath the surface.”
Na'ima B. Robert, From My Sisters' Lips

“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.”
Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters

“Dedication: For all the girls who walk and read at the same time.”
Tessa Dare, A Week to be Wicked

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
Mary Oliver

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message 6: by Fida

Fida Islaih You're very welcome!

Erika wrote: "Thank you for your kind message! :D"


message 5: by Erika

Erika B. (SOS BOOKS) Thank you for your kind message! :D


message 4: by Fida

Fida Islaih You're very welcome and I can't wait!

Juhina wrote: "thank you for adding me and the lovely message! and thank you for checking out my videos. If you have any contemporary reads you love, be sure to recommend them to you :D"


message 3: by Fida

Fida Islaih You're very welcome! :) <3

Kaye wrote: "Thanks for adding me, Fida! <3"


message 2: by Jay

Jay thank you for adding me and the lovely message! and thank you for checking out my videos. If you have any contemporary reads you love, be sure to recommend them to you :D


message 1: by Kaye

Kaye Thanks for adding me, Fida! <3


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