🍃 Saba & Naseem: A Gentle Breeze of Resistance & Change

"Saba" (صبا)—the gentle morning breeze bringing news of renewal—and "Naseem" (نسیم)—the fresh, healing wind of spring—are cherished symbols in Arabic and Urdu poetry representing hope, awakening, and change.

Combining these rich metaphors we invite you to a poetic gathering that champions renewal and brightness as acts of peaceful protest.

Together, we will harness poetry’s transformative power, using gentle winds and radiant sunshine as symbols of resistance, freedom, and renewal.

If I must die… Refaat Alareer

If I must die

you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth
and some strings
(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
while looking heaven in the eye
awaiting his dad who left in a blaze
and bid no one farewell
not even to his flesh
not even to himself
sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up above
and thinks for a moment an angel is there bringing back love
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale

Whether you come to listen, share, or write, your presence adds to the rich tapestry of voices that make this gathering a memorable and inspiring experience.

You're encouraged to bring a poem that speaks to you – whether it's one you've written or one that you admire. We invite you to bring any letters, poetry, and literature from any worldwide language, including their translations and interpretations.

We will translate poems from the original language into English as best as possible with the group's help. We go with the flow of conversations beyond the theme during our gathering.

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Bring a friend, a poetic story to tell, or come to listen and enjoy.

Above all, bring your creative self.
Kaavya Connections