1. 1983: Mansur Rajih by Heidi Williamson

    I do not understand, but recognise the beauty
    of your script suspended on the page,
    awaiting its release.

    As the waiting woman – strong at least
    as you can imagine – resists
    the constant flare of injured dreams.

    And all your bound pain,
    your silenced years, your potency
    hangs on a word.





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