Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha

Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha is an immersive, honest, and intense book of poetry. By the time I finished it I needed to remind myself that poetry, even when based on one's life experiences, is only a snapshot of the moments it details not a memoir. This was another book of poetry that while short took me a long time to read because I wanted to think about and feel each poem after reading it. Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear reveals gems of language, nuance, and beauty even while detailing atrocities, personal pain, and loss in the larger picture of living. Abu Toha's poems constantly reminded me that while we have many differences in our lives across the world, we share the experience of being human. Abu Toha ends the book with a particularly impactful poem that speaks to both resilience and hopefulness. While laced with the realities of living under occupation, Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear imparts an unexpected hopefulness.


Currently Reading:

The January 6th Report

Iron & Velvet: poetry for hearts breaking and blooming by Stefanie Briar

Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History by Nur Masalha

The Beautiful Little Things by Melissa Hill

A Week in Summer: A Short Story by Maeve Benchy

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