18 stories
The Poet | La Poeta
A celebrated poet falls for the woman who translates her work, finding new meaning in both language and love
The Latina Librarian | La Bibliotecaria
A quiet librarian's life changes when a regular patron starts leaving love poems in the books she recommends
شعر و شراب | Poetry and Wine
داستانهایی از میخانههای قدیم و محافل شعرخوانی... Tales from ancient taverns and poetry gatherings...
Qana Poetry | شعر قانا
She teaches children poetry in Qana, near the site of miracles and massacres. He's the UN observer documenting Lebanon's complexities. Between tragedy and hope, they write their own verse. 'Inti el qaside el wahidi' (أنتِ القصيدة الوحيدة).
The Arabic Poetry Night | ليلة الشعر العربي
At a Brooklyn poetry reading, she recites verses that make him remember everything. He's the audience member who approaches after—and never leaves.
Poet's Passion
Poet Hind performs at cultural festivals across the kingdom. When translator Erik wants to bring her work to global audiences, verses become verses of a different kind. 'Al shi'r lughit al qalb' (الشعر لغة القلب) - Poetry is the language of the heart.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 86-90
Five passionate tales of Russian music, poetry, and artistic souls. Пять страстных историй о русской музыке и поэзии.
The Poet's Daughter
Huda falls for Salim, a renowned Palestinian poet whose words have haunted her for years—but their connection comes with an impossible complication.
The Resistance Poet
At an underground poetry slam in Haifa, Sana meets Amir, whose verses cut like resistance and whose touch heals like rain.
The Salt Merchant's Wife of Mambrui | Mke wa Mfanyabiashara wa Chumvi wa Mambrui | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ المِلْحِ في مامْبْروي
In the salt-harvesting town of Mambrui, a merchant's voluptuous wife adds flavor to the life of the young poet who comes to document local traditions.
The Spoken Word Seduction
She's been hosting poetry night at the Black-owned coffee shop for a decade. When a young poet joins the rotation with verses written just for her, the words lead somewhere physical.
The Swahili Poet's Muse of Pate | مُلْهِمَةُ الشّاعِرِ السَّواحِلِيِّ في باتي
In the ancient sultanate of Pate, a renowned poet finds his greatest inspiration in the forbidden arms of a noble's voluptuous wife.
Tindouf Testament
Mbarka teaches Hassaniya poetry in Tindouf's camps. When linguist Omar arrives documenting refugee languages, she shows him that words can build nations. 'El kalma tmayyed' (الكلمة تمايد) - Words sustain.
دَرْسُ النَّعْتِ وَالمَنْعُوتِ | The Lesson of Adjective Agreement
A poetry master teaches a merchant's daughter the art of adjective agreement, finding that descriptions of beauty lead to unexpected intimacy.
Open Mic, Open Heart
She performs spoken word at an open mic in Brixton. He's in the audience—the only one who doesn't clap politely but actually listens. After her set, he finds her at the bar. His words are better than any poem.
The Poet's Revenge | انْتِقامُ الشَّاعِرِ
A scorned poet uses his verses to bring down a corrupt wali who wronged his family
The Royal Poet | شاعِرُ البَلاطِ
A poor Bedouin becomes the most celebrated poet in the Sultan's court
The Poet of Cordoba | شاعِرُ قُرْطُبَة
In Moorish Andalusia, a celebrated poet falls for the forbidden charms of a palace singer whose voice and body drive him to poetic and carnal madness.