But it came because of you. Yamma

About the poet:Daughter of the Diaspora is an Arab American with roots in Palestine and Lebanon. Her poetry is a narrative inspired by the forceful displacement of innocent peoples by war and the permanent and invisible scars it leaves behind. She focuses on the refugee experience in the Arab world and, in particular, on the Palestinian Diaspora, as she sees it from the perspective of mothers and daughters.

About the artist:

Lukman Ahmad is a Kurdish artist from Syria. He began his career in 1986 and has lived in the US since 2010. His expressive motifs are a reflection of a Kurdish culture that adores colors. For more information on Lukman Ahmad’s work please check his website www.lukmanahmad.net