I felt it's vague enough for the reader to pull their own story and their wisdom out of the poem, but for me, it's actually very painfully transparent what I've written. Sometimes very literal, which is scary. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
Sometimes I feel too transparent in my poetry, but that's what I think the beauty of poetry is, because as transparent as the author can be, it's usually only a reflection of what the reader can interpret, and based on… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My mother's only wish was to start a life in America because America was the cradle of every promise and opportunity. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
We're renting the space that we call Earth, so we may as well just go for it. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
If I cannot offer some relief to our world, if I cannot inspire our generation to join me, then I feel I am a… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I felt it's vague enough for the reader to pull their own story and their wisdom out of the poem, but for me, it's… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My children's books are written on the belief that every child has a talent and a passion. Each story unfolds into an adventure of… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My mom makes this amazing little snack that, to this day, I still think about. It's pita bread wrapped with melted butter, feta cheese,… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I feel my poetry has contributed through all these languages that I needed to learn leading up to English. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
While some mothers sing lullabies to their children, my mother read me poetry. And to this day, I associate my strongest and most insistent… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I'm an actress, primarily. I love to write poetry. I've been writing poetry since I was 12 years old. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
There's a condensed softness about the Albanian people, and I've witnessed examples of their hospitality. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
Every one of us strives to be a better person; and if I am to contribute one thing of myself, it would be compassion. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
There's always an added element of a poem when it's read aloud because then you can really hear the rhythm, and the cadence, and… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I often feel like a pretender when wearing makeup. The most beautiful features in a woman are her character and her experiences. Why hide… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
Poetry is a lyrical insinuation. Often, its melodic subtlety kisses the subconscious mind. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
