I Failed to Water It, Nourhan R. Abushahin / Zines from Gaza, Coastal Lines press

How is war born? By the bullet of a rifle—or by a mind surrendering to the failures of humanity? Delicate poems and illustrations render the fragility of personhood in a life born of a war. This collection of seven original poems bids no farewell to Gaza. Both soul and homeland stand in ruins, scorched and riven apart. But a poet’s heart refuses to relinquish the bond of love between language and land.

About the Author
Nourhan R. Abushahin is a Palestinian writer from Gaza. Her works explore inner emotions that exist beyond clear definition, giving voice to what is often felt but rarely named.