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Roots and Wings

Taleen Hamed—Jordan

Beneath the soil, a history speak, tethered
deep, a pulse that keeps.

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My roots, entwined in ancient earth, hold tales of fire, love,
and birth.

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Yet, winds call out from distant shore, a voice that urges:
There is more.

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I feel the weight of skies above and crave a place I
have yet to love.

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In me, wings stretch, eager, bold;
They ache for stories yet untold.

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But roots tug down, wings pull high, a dance between the
earth and sky.

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I am two halves, a world apart, a soul
with love split at its heart.

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Caught in between, I ache, I fight, a home in shadow,
wings in light.

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At last, I find my restless place, embracing both in
quiet grace.

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Where do I belong—I express. With roots to ground and
wings to soar.

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For in my soul, they softly uncover, I am both roots,
and I am wings.

Taleen Hamed is a Palestinian poet, writer, photographer, and artist whose work explores identity, belonging, love, and personal transformation. Inspired by her cultural heritage and lived experiences, she blends introspection with vivid imagery to give voice to emotions that often remain unspoken. Alongside poetry, she is passionate about photography and the visual arts, believing that creativity can preserve memories, foster connection, and reveal beauty in everyday life. Her poem "Whispers of the Night" was published in American High School Poets by the Live Poets Society of New Jersey.

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