hanan_w

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hanan_w
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I grew up in the Middle East and became a refugee along with my family. Moved to Jordan, then Lebanon. Today I live in NY State. I love reading poetry and occasionally write some.

  September 2021     1 year ago

Submitted Poems 2 total

The Music Vanished

Look toward the water!
Do you see the flute, piano, and violin
hanging in the air
a foot above the surface
reflecting the light
casting images
one above and one below
the lake's icy mirror?

Listen to the sound
crafted so carefully
flute...

by Hanan Watson

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Innocence

Looking into his wide eyes,
oceans of sorrow and
innocent wonder,
trying to make sense of a chaotic life.

In the hollow of his eyes
loss of life and spark
a mother sadly wonders
where's the love of my life?

It's a cold night in the...

by Hanan Watson

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This poem reflects a deep understanding of the reasons why poets write. I also like the music of it when read aloud.

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