[Dean's World] Ali Eteraz: Some Amateur Poetry

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Posted by Ali Eteraz:
Some Amateur Poetry
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1182170540.shtml


   Arnold Harris of Wisconsin alleges that I need to get some other
   interests besides Islam. Fact is, I have plenty, I just don't share
   them here. I made a list of some posts I've written on subjects other
   than Islam.

   My primary interest in life is art, specifically literary fiction. I
   have written books and novels since I was about 7 and at moment am
   fully devoted to pursuing a literary career.

   I do give poetry a go from time to time. I was published in an
   anthology once (I won't say which one cuz the poem sucks). Here is
   [1]one that people, especially women, really love. Here is one that
   [2]uses the language of blasphemy to express devotion to a female. If
   you note in the comments section to that, I was attacked by some
   Muslims. The reason that I remain engaged with a lot of Islam issues
   has much to do with the fact that even if I were to fully disengage
   and write only poetry, I'd still be pulled into the debate. Anyway,
   here is a love poem I wrote [3]from the perspective of a woman. And in
   honor of father's day, here is an [4]anti-dad poetic rant.

References

   1. http://eteraz.wordpress.com/2006/01/24/the-forces-of-you/
   2. http://eteraz.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/i-sin/
   3. http://eteraz.wordpress.com/2007/06/04/for-a-woman-to-say-to-a-man/
   4. http://eteraz.wordpress.com/2006/08/23/punjabi-dad-childhood-anthem/