I am the male first born The pride of the family The holder of a name I’m not sure I can live up to A name I will not give [ … ]
Tag: Mariam Ismail
“Suitcases”
Written by Mariam Ismail I grew up well acquainted with people leaving me. I could spot the outline of a suitcase on their heart Hear the excuses they fit into [ … ]
“Runaway”
Written by Mariam Ismail “Runaway” Girls like me learn to shed the skin of a dreamer. We learn to assess things based on security more than happiness. It doesn’t matter [ … ]
“Getting Closer, Getting Further”
Written by Mariam Ismail “Getting Closer, Getting Further” I ask to see every side of you, every personality trait that you hide behind the walls in your eyes. But when [ … ]