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.
Spoken Word
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.
Use The Force
Embrace your power and use it for good. Transform your mindset and take a leap of faith into a brighter future.
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.
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.
I’m Done
Freeing the realness and airing my frustration in regards to the collective black experience in white majority spaces.
A Healthy Obsession
This is the most honest piece I've ever wrote. My favourite and most acurate depiction of a state of circumstance.
Invest Wisely
Carefully consider where your energy flows.