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John Freeman, who was moderating the Pen America’s Desi Lit Rising event today, asked both H. M. Naqvi and Mohammed Hanif to talk about the love stories running through their books and their inspirations. H. M. Naqvi: Something something someone has aptly said that Urdu is a language made for poets...And I was born to it, it is in my blood. Mohammed Hanif: I make shit up. It’s not in my blood. 🤣

“I’ve never met you despite all the world.” — Agha Shahid Ali Pic 1: Chrysler Building Pic 2: Freedom Tower Pic 3: Empire State Building

“The world is full of paper. Write to me.” — Agha Shahid Ali

“There was an evening in what you said.” — Nayyirah Waheed

I took this on Nov. 13, 2017. Today Parisians are gathered near the burning Notre Dame and are singing hymns in one voice, mourning together. It’s the most moving thing I’ve seen in a while. Je suis désolé, Paris.💔

“Rumors of spring—they last from dawn till dusk—All eyes decipher branches for blossoms.” — Agha Shahid Ali #springinnyc

“If there were ethical flowers one would surely be yours, and I’d hand it to you headlong across landmines, across city’s whyless sleeplight I’d hand it purposefully, with love, a hand trying to keep beauty afloat on the bacterial waters.” — Adrienne Rich (April 28, 2018. I took these and never shared. I keep things to myself.)

“I hear the colors of your voice.” — Adrienne Rich

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