Two of my poems: Upheaval, Never Give Up, are published in this wonderful anthology.
Upheaval
Coup d’état! Civil Unrest!
Rebellion against a colonizer, a pest,
Businesses men, family men
Gathering together are arrested, put in a pen,
No pillow, blanket, toilet, only a feast …
… , ethics strive
To cause trouble in the hive
That western society creates
For immigrants needing a place to forgets,
As trauma continues its hold, bold
In its fight to take root, but I won’t, under it, fold.
©️ Malak kalmoni chehab
Never Give Up
Give up, never!
The challenges of life give greater
Satisfaction when struggling to overcome them.
Give up, never!
Through war planes, attacker
On our land, as my partner is an army officer. …
…
And belief that you’re being tested makes me stronger.
Give up, never!
Give up, never!
Give up, never!
©️ Malak kalmoni chehab
Link to the book:
Tell Your Story,
Led Pen Poetry Anthology 1, a collection of poems and stories of resilience, hope, and triumph.
My poetry book, Perfectly Flawed poetry for change, is available on all eplatforms including Amazon. It was on the finalist list for the Canadian Book Club Awards 2023.
https://www.amazon.ca/Perfectly-Flawed-poetry-Malak-Kalmoni/dp/1525582518
Poetry for Change 