Fatima Mustafa

“expect sadness
like
you expect rain.
both,
cleanse you.”
― Nayyirah Waheed

“As a writer, if someone falls in love with my work, I know they have fallen in love with my mind. Having no idea what my face looks like, they chose my mind. Art may be the only place a woman can be whole without being seen.”
― Nayyirah Waheed

“can we speak in flowers.
it will be easier for me to understand.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt

“listen to my poems
but do not look for me
look for you.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt