Nayyirah Waheed - Mar 9, Iyengar II & I

The previous poet wrote on clay tablets 4500 years ago. Today’s poet is active today, publishing her work on Instagram. Nayyirah Waheed is intensely private. She does not publish photos of herself or reveal details about her biography. There is a chance we know more about Enheduana, which I think is interesting. Her work is generally short but potent.

if someone

does not want me

it is not the end of the world.

but

if i do not want me

the world is nothing but endings