My Writing

Date: August 2025

Category: Poetry

You know it, I know it. It's a classic metaphor wrapped in red, black, white and green. 🍉

Now available to read as part of the The Poetryhood’s 2025 Poetry Journal.

My Watermelon بَطّيختي

“Spit the seed of a watermelon
into a ground of rubble
and see if it can still thrive...

I promise you,
... it will only come back more alive.”
— Yasmin Kanaan, The Poetryhood
read here!

Date: April 2024

Category: Non-Fiction

Beyond Conventions: Unleashing the Palestinian Struggle through the Lens of Science Fiction

My article in the award-winning Shoreline of Infinity explores how contemporary science fiction sheds light on Palestinian identity and struggle by reframing resistance, liberation, and identity in ways that transcend conventional narratives.

Read full article here in Shoreline #37

May 2025: This article has been shortlisted for the BSFA awards.

Thank you to everyone who voted!

Personal Blog @wheredidyasmingo

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    A cozy Valentine's Day spoken word poem about renewal, self-love and hope. 💝

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    The disparity between mainstream celebrations and the current state of affairs.

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  • Daughters of Lebanon - Poem + Commentary

    A poetic tribute to my grandmother's roots, familial lineage and a Lebanese hometown in crisis.

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  • The Extraordinary Magic of a Simple Evening Walk

    Join me down a rabbit hole so deep I end up reminiscing about my childhood and ranting about the shortcomings of our society, all in one article. 

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  • Reflection on a Year of Unemployment

    You're not alone. What I've learned from a year of no job, no school and no responsibilities to anyone. 

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