Ammar Alshukry – I Am Muslim – A Short Poem
AI: Summary ©
A speaker, identified as a Muslim person, describes their experience with their grandmother's "monster" and their desire to be their reflection. They express frustration that they feel like they're in a darkness and wonder at their grandmother's constant behavior.
AI: Transcript ©
I am Muslim. There. I said it. I won't change it and no I will never regret it but what type of my every day a surprise? Sometimes I feel like I'm the devil in disguise staring through these wicked eyes into yours but you're supposed to be my reflection. So I guess we're both moving in the wrong direction. So an inspection of our souls is required lest we fall a beautiful journey to take if we want to at all