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Month: December 2017

poetry// the Nile

December 27, 2017April 6, 2019 / Mona Hagmagid / 4 Comments

I want to go back to the Nile. I was there before, but that feels like eons ago. I want to go back to the Nile. I have always loved rivers and running water, and so, I want to go back and witness its glory for myself again. It has been too long. I can … Continue reading poetry// the Nile

poetry// sisterly love

December 27, 2017April 6, 2019 / Mona Hagmagid / Leave a comment

Thoreau walked the paths of nature I pound the streets of University City Air smells of burning food maybe, or something wafting out of the sewage pipes Perhaps the man next to me just stamped out his cigarette a couple blocks back and now his breath is smoking too . The sun beats down on … Continue reading poetry// sisterly love

About the Author//

Mona Hagmagid is a Sudanese and Afro-American woman from Northern Virginia. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in American Studies at the University of Michigan focusing on the history of American Muslims. She writes, reads, and thinks often and so she decided to make room for to share it here on DoD. Please do drop a comment and she’ll get back to you as soon as she can!

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recent work//

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  • prose// tender archives
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  • poetry// like i told you, this world is a bayou
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Peace and Blessing be upon you and welcome to Daughter of Diaspora! Thank you so much for stopping by. Your time is so greatly appreciated. :)

Anyone who wishes to be a guest of this site is more than welcome to visit and stay a while. I hope that wherever you are that you are blessed with patience, gratitude, and steadfastness as you continue along your own journey, whatever that may be.

Marhaban bikum,

Mona

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