Naomi Shihab Nye

Sometimes I Pretend

Naomi Shihab Nye
Sometimes I Pretend I’m not me, I only work for me. This feels like a secret motor chirring inside my pocket. I think, She will be so glad when she sees the homework neatly written. She will be relieved someone sharpened … Read More →

The Art of disappearing

Naomi Shihab Nye
When they say Don’t I know you? say no. When they invite you to the party remember what parties are like before answering. Someone telling you in a loud voice they once wrote a poem. Greasy sausage balls on a paper plate. Then … Read More →