A.M. Fahad

The heart remains a stone that does not skip through water

You tell me stories of the sea—of its waves, of how it speaks to you in a language only you can understand—whenever you write back to me.

2m ago

Will you remember me?

When moon fades into dawn and when I pass away with it / Will you think of all that I was?

2m ago

Migratory Animals

migratory animal Are you looking for a home?

3m ago

Love poem for the reflection in the mirror

I will not even begin with the skies

4m ago

Grief exchange

I carry them openly in these calloused hands and hold them out to you could you tell me I'm worthy of love

5m ago

Is International Relations the right major for you?

IR dives into the fascinating world of diplomacy, global conflict resolution, and international cooperation, offering you the tools to understand how countries interact and make decisions that impact the world. That being said, is this major the right fit for you?

6m ago

The creek drank the sorrows you sang to

Rose-tinted glasses are just red, and I have painted myself with the color now that the hollow of your eyes isn’t there, now that 

7m ago

When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution

When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows

7m ago
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

In the absence of a light source

Grief is a lonely river, like a fisherman's song with an empty net

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, an action-packed monster flick

Godzilla x Kong closely follows the connection of Jia, an orphaned girl of the Iwi tribe who was adopted by Dr. Andrews, a linguist working for Monarch, with Kong. In addition, even though Godzilla takes the spotlight of the title, the movie was partly carried by the depth of character that was portrayed within Kong.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

A Desire or death eats away at my corpse. You are basking in the sun

Do you want my hands / Will they be enough to keep you warm

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Sweet shop vendors

We will chase after stringless kites, Down the road

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Of hills, lakes, and loss

Bury your feet where its green And when the air is thin you will see 

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

From passion to profession: What it takes to be a music major

Pursuing music can be a difficult choice given the prevalence of familial and societal expectations. Therefore, mastering different skill sets is almost always an instrumental part of a musician’s life.  

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Life through the lens of an electricity pole

Today, I am covered in lines. Rust from the rain, and the occasional overflowing water from the drain paint my feet in unchangeable colours.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

Keeping up with academics when you’re ailing chronically

Students who suffer from chronic illnesses are required to identify and maintain the equilibrium between their mental well-being and their academic responsibilities. In such cases, finding moments of respite can be instrumental in recharging one’s physical and emotional reserves, thus contributing to a more sustainable approach to academic endeavours. 

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

Sufjan Stevens's Javelin – an ode to love and loss

With soft fingerpicking patterns on the guitar, hushed whispered voices, and tasteful consonant vocal harmonies, Sufjan Stevens' Javelin has it all.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Fog beneath the winter skyline

The two friends grew up together playing cricket in the garage, watching Pokémon routinely at 6 PM on Cartoon Network at Zuhayer's flat, and chasing stringless kites.