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F.S. Yousaf

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Rumi, Hafez, Sylvia Plath, Brandon Sanderson

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F.S. Yousaf is a poet and writer from New Jersey. He is the author of five poetry collections, and finds himself writing about many topics—most notably about love, spirituality, and boyhood. He has a Bachelors in History and Secondary Education and is getting his MFA in Creative Writing from William Paterson University.

His forthcoming poetry collection is titled ‘Euphoria’, and will be published Fall 2025.

Stay connected with F.S. Yousaf for daily updates through Instagram (@fs.yousaf).

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F.S. Yousaf Write, write, write. And when you think you're done, write some more. Write every day to hone your craft. Write on your happiest of days, the days you…moreWrite, write, write. And when you think you're done, write some more. Write every day to hone your craft. Write on your happiest of days, the days you're sad, and the days when you feel like you cannot go on any longer (of course, self-care too). Practice makes you better at writing. And also, start small and don't beat yourself up for not churning out poems or books every month or year. You are your own person, and if that means one sentence is all you can write, don't push it. (less)
F.S. Yousaf My most recent book, "Sincerely," was thought of when I was finding ways to propose to my then fiancé. I went through all of our old letters and some …moreMy most recent book, "Sincerely," was thought of when I was finding ways to propose to my then fiancé. I went through all of our old letters and some poems I wrote to her and compiled them into a small book which I proposed to her with! I didn't want to publish it, but my wife really pushed me to go for it. (less)
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Probably my favorite collection I’ve written, and I hope you guys see the growth in this collection :)
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The pure love this book is written with is in every single word. I can tell from the thing the author says and the way they're being said that this person is truly in love, and I think that makes it ten times more beautiful.

I'm pretty sure I'll c" Read more of this review »
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"Promising. That's the word that comes to mind while reading these poems. Many of them come across as clichéd, the sort of poems you would find in a beginner poetry class. But then a poem would pop out that's fresh and inventive. I found others, wheth" Read more of this review »
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"this poetry book felt like the tender letters of a long-lost soulmate, whispered across time. each line wrapped around me with a quiet familiarity, as though the verses had always known my heart. lyrical, warm, and achingly intimate- i was spellbound" Read more of this review »
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“Holding your hand Was an art that even I could not understand. But I would have given all the time I had to master it.”
F.S. Yousaf, Sincerely,

“And I am forever grateful That you know every inch of me.”
F.S. Yousaf, Sincerely,

“You saved me From the dangers of my mind, Your hand Was the only one That could reach me.”
F.s. Yousaf, Sincerely,

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“I had welcomed the feeling of love, only for it to show that i was not ready.”
F.S. Yousaf, Euphoria

“I am thankful for the ones that have seen the most of me, and stayed. I am thankful for the ones Who left Before knowing all of me.”
F.S. Yousaf, Euphoria

“And I am forever grateful That you know every inch of me.”
F.S. Yousaf, Sincerely,

“You saved me From the dangers of my mind, Your hand Was the only one That could reach me.”
F.s. Yousaf, Sincerely,

“Holding your hand Was an art that even I could not understand. But I would have given all the time I had to master it.”
F.S. Yousaf, Sincerely,

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