Madeeha

“you
not wanting me
was
the beginning of me
wanting myself
thank you”
― Nayyirah Waheed

“would
you still want to travel to
that
country
if
you could not take a camera with you.

-a question of appropriation”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

“expect sadness
like
you expect rain.
both,
cleanse you.”
― Nayyirah Waheed