I understand now my father really thought he was doing me good. Education means a lot to Palestinians. We’ve become some of… — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
I came from a traditional immigrant family where education meant there were only a few valid paths: doctor or lawyer - and… — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
“What I Will by Suheir Hammad I will not dance to your war drum. I will not lend my soul nor my bones to… — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
War and tooth enameled salted lemon childhoods All colors run, none of us solid Don't look for shadow behind me I carry it within… — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
“a woman will tell you every home she has ever inhabited has been broken into starting with her body” — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
“There is life here. Anyone reading this is breathing, maybe hurting, but breathing for sure. And if there is any light to come, it… — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
I am so old-fashioned. I've never lived with a man. I am completely about the independence of paying my own rent. — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
“... in the world, it will be women, mostly colored and poor. women will have to bury children, and support themselves through grief.” — Suheir Hammad Copy Share Image
