Fida Islaih's Blog, page 33
March 9, 2015
Some Monday Blessings
Hello Poetteers,
There are so many blessings in this world. Here are some I noticed:
Time
The moon
Silence
Family
Friends
Books
Chocolate
Love, Fida
Check out A to Z Poetry
There are so many blessings in this world. Here are some I noticed:
Time
The moon
Silence
Family
Friends
Books
Chocolate
Love, Fida
Check out A to Z Poetry
March 5, 2015
One Year of A To Z Poetry Re-release
Hello Poetteers,
Another short post is coming your way! A year ago today was the re-release of A TO Z POETRY!
I would love to do something to celebrate it. Just like we did with Her Olives, take a picture of yourself reading A to Z Poetry and submit it to me to be part of the celebratory collage through #FidaPoetry
If I could have it by March 13, that would be great!
Thank you and love, Fida
*check out A TO Z POETRY
Another short post is coming your way! A year ago today was the re-release of A TO Z POETRY!
I would love to do something to celebrate it. Just like we did with Her Olives, take a picture of yourself reading A to Z Poetry and submit it to me to be part of the celebratory collage through #FidaPoetry
If I could have it by March 13, that would be great!
Thank you and love, Fida
*check out A TO Z POETRY
March 4, 2015
What's up Wed: March
Hello Poetteers,
Here's another short post for today. I recovered from my cold
I finally read BROWN GIRL DREAMING and I really loved it! I also finally am currently reading CRESS!
I already posted my writing update here.
Love, Fida
*check out A to Z Poetry
Here's another short post for today. I recovered from my cold
I finally read BROWN GIRL DREAMING and I really loved it! I also finally am currently reading CRESS!
I already posted my writing update here.
Love, Fida
*check out A to Z Poetry
March 2, 2015
Monday Blessings
Hello Poetteers,
These past couple of weeks I've been blessed with...
Laughter
Making music
Writing poetry
Friends
Chocolate
Meditation
Cat cuddles
Fresh air
Faith
Especially mothers.
Love, Fida
check out A TO Z POETRY
These past couple of weeks I've been blessed with...
Laughter
Making music
Writing poetry
Friends
Chocolate
Meditation
Cat cuddles
Fresh air
Faith
Especially mothers.
Love, Fida
check out A TO Z POETRY
February 27, 2015
Writing Update
Hello Poetteers,
Remember my WIP I've mentioned on Wednesday? At 20k I have decided to put it aside for writing and personal reasons.
Happy Friday!
Love, Fida
Remember my WIP I've mentioned on Wednesday? At 20k I have decided to put it aside for writing and personal reasons.
Happy Friday!
Love, Fida
February 25, 2015
What's Up Wed - A Short Post
Hello Poetteers,
My WIP is at 18k. My goal is to add 15k by March 5, so I hope to write 2k everyday until then.
Other than that, I got the cold that is going around. I apologize for the very short post.
Love, Fida
Check out my books.
My WIP is at 18k. My goal is to add 15k by March 5, so I hope to write 2k everyday until then.
Other than that, I got the cold that is going around. I apologize for the very short post.
Love, Fida
Check out my books.
February 21, 2015
LoveAThon Poetry
Hello Poetteers,
Here is where I feel comfortable. This is my favorite part. Book spine poetry.
From Beirut to Jerusalem
A book thief
a kite runner
spending mornings in Jenin
Her olives
sought the wind.
---
Does my head look big in this
a veil of roses?
Keeping faith
say what you will.
Love, Fida
check out my books
Here is where I feel comfortable. This is my favorite part. Book spine poetry.
From Beirut to Jerusalem
A book thief
a kite runner
spending mornings in Jenin
Her olives
sought the wind.
---
Does my head look big in this
a veil of roses?
Keeping faith
say what you will.
Love, Fida
check out my books
LoveAThon Introduction
Hello Poetteers,
(made up by me to mean poetry lovers, just so the new readers know)
My name is Fida. I'm from the snowy Midwest. I started blogging at the end of 2008 after discovering it the same year after being a guest blogger in a blog that is no longer running. I had shared my poetry and loved it. They convinced me to make my own blog.
My blog name has changed a bit. I started of with it being The Poetry Korner, now it's Hugs & Kisses of Poetry. Sidenote: it's also the title of my third poetry collection.
I'm not exactly a book blogger than I am a poetry blogger but when I do review books it's either contemp or historical YA.
Besides poetry and reviews I participate in the weekly What's Up Wednesday memes.
I think the discovery of indie authors and the research that followed for me to fall into being part of the indie community.
I enjoy the friendships!
I'm looking forward to:
An Ember in the Ashes,
A Court of Thorns and Roses,
Queen of Shadows,
Winter,
Written in the Stars.
Everyone should read: Mornings in Jenin.
Besides books I love shopping for
stationary!
Love, Fida
check out my books
(made up by me to mean poetry lovers, just so the new readers know)
My name is Fida. I'm from the snowy Midwest. I started blogging at the end of 2008 after discovering it the same year after being a guest blogger in a blog that is no longer running. I had shared my poetry and loved it. They convinced me to make my own blog.
My blog name has changed a bit. I started of with it being The Poetry Korner, now it's Hugs & Kisses of Poetry. Sidenote: it's also the title of my third poetry collection.
I'm not exactly a book blogger than I am a poetry blogger but when I do review books it's either contemp or historical YA.
Besides poetry and reviews I participate in the weekly What's Up Wednesday memes.
I think the discovery of indie authors and the research that followed for me to fall into being part of the indie community.
I enjoy the friendships!
I'm looking forward to:
An Ember in the Ashes,
A Court of Thorns and Roses,
Queen of Shadows,
Winter,
Written in the Stars.
Everyone should read: Mornings in Jenin.
Besides books I love shopping for
stationary!
Love, Fida
check out my books
February 18, 2015
What's Up Wed: Her Olives Anniversary
Hello Poetteers,
I finally got my hands on and read the first volume of Ms. Marvel, No Normal. I don't really read comics but it was cool to read of a muslim character. It wasn't just a side characteristic. It was a big part of what she did, what she is doing, and what she wants to do, etc. I can't wait to read the other comics about her.
My WIP is taking it slow. I'm still on 17k and my goal is still 20k by the end of this week.
Other than that, a year ago today I self published my second poetry collection, HER OLIVES!
Thanks to Tessa for the picture submission!
Love, Fida
#Poetteers
I finally got my hands on and read the first volume of Ms. Marvel, No Normal. I don't really read comics but it was cool to read of a muslim character. It wasn't just a side characteristic. It was a big part of what she did, what she is doing, and what she wants to do, etc. I can't wait to read the other comics about her.
My WIP is taking it slow. I'm still on 17k and my goal is still 20k by the end of this week.
Other than that, a year ago today I self published my second poetry collection, HER OLIVES!
Thanks to Tessa for the picture submission!
Love, Fida
#Poetteers
February 16, 2015
Monday Blessings: I'm Alive
Hello readers,
*A little over two years ago I wrote a poem with the same title, I'm Alive for the people in other countries. Today I write one for the people in my own country.
I'm grateful that I'm alive
while my brother and sisters
are dying,
getting killed
not just in other countries
but in my own country
I am their voice
as I am my voice
I will stand up for them
As we ask to not just be heard
but to be listened to
As we ask for a better life
a more protected life
I am not afraid
through my fear
I will smile and scream
I will make a change.
Love, Fida
Don't forget to check out my other poems here: #Poetteers
*A little over two years ago I wrote a poem with the same title, I'm Alive for the people in other countries. Today I write one for the people in my own country.
I'm grateful that I'm alive
while my brother and sisters
are dying,
getting killed
not just in other countries
but in my own country
I am their voice
as I am my voice
I will stand up for them
As we ask to not just be heard
but to be listened to
As we ask for a better life
a more protected life
I am not afraid
through my fear
I will smile and scream
I will make a change.
Love, Fida
Don't forget to check out my other poems here: #Poetteers
