Poems written in Somali

  1. The Writer's Rights

    Xaqa suxufiga

    by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf

    audio

  2. They Pounced at Dawn

    They Pounced at Dawn

    by Ismaciil Mire

  3. Ugh! Television is Disgusting

    CAKU TV-ga!

    by Axmed Shiikh Jaamac

    audio

  4. You Understand

    Waad Garan Lahaydeene

    by Saado Cabdi Amarre

    audio

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You can read three versions of each poem: the original, a literal translation and a final translation. We hope the latter works as an effective new poem in English, while staying close to the original poet’s intention.

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