teethinvitro
2 years ago
After re-reading it, I figured ghazl sounds better in Arabic due to the motion of its vowels and lack thereof, but English may still have a chance if the rhyme scheme was just right.
teethinvitro
2 years ago
I like this one https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/90977/ghazal-for-becoming-your-own-country
teethinvitro
2 years ago
I suppose we can also honor the OG's. This is one of the most important poets in the Middle East https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/144612/where-did-the-handsome-beloved-go
punchy and effective. delicious
oh, i really like this!! - j
thank you