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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 six poetry collections, and finds himself writing about love, spirituality, and boyhood. He has a Bachelors in History and Secondary Education and an MFA in Creative Writing from William Paterson University.

His forthcoming poetry collection is titled ‘Notes on Love’, and will be published June 2026.

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

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	Euphoria: Poems on Love, Faith, and Beauty 3.61 avg rating — 2,129 ratings — published 2018 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“I had welcomed the feeling of love, only for it to show that i was not ready.”
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“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.”
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“And I am forever grateful That you know every inch of me.”
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“You saved me From the dangers of my mind, Your hand Was the only one That could reach me.”
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