The Pretzel
Khalid Omari
Pretzels, often associated with salt and dryness, can be sweet and delightful. The author questions the comparison of pretzels to hearts, highlighting inconsistencies in statements.
Poetry
The Sun Still Shines
The sun shines brightly, even on dark days, illuminating life’s path. Despite feeling hollow and wanting to hide, the narrator must confront the light and revelations.
Bismillah
The speaker praises Allah and expresses gratitude in their opening lines. They seek guidance from the Quran and find inspiration in nature.
Impatience
Career feels stagnant, with setbacks and a lack of focus on creating. Feeling lost and uninspired, the narrator seeks to refocus and align their feelings.
Cycles
Life is a cycle, and embracing it brings appreciation for each moment. The author reflects on their own creative cycle, feeling compelled to write and compile their work as the…
Rhythm & Prose: 1012BC
At the intersection of Grime, Poetry and Romance.
The Island (1st Draft Snippet)
A throwback to a journal entry from October 22nd 2010 originally posted on Posterous.
Khalism Live: You Remind Me
A deep dive into the archives to premiere a piece from 2017 to the live stream.
Don’t Fear Failure
If you remember the early allegorical excursions of 2010, here’s one I wrote about failure.
Silents
A poem about the golden cuffs of having a salary and financial obligations.